Kalos Starter Set / #22/39

Snubbull

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Kalos Starter Set
Rarity (source): None
Illustrator: Naoki Saito
Source reference: xy0-22

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Snubbull bares its teeth and puts on a stern expression to drive smaller Pokémon away. This appearance conceals a timid temperament and a strong need for affection. It can even look sad when its grimace works too well and the others flee. When it is not trying to intimidate someone, it sleeps for much of the day. The Pokédex thus depicts a character torn between a defensive facade and great sensitivity.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Moon credits Snubbull with up to twelve hours of sleep a day when it is not barking to defend itself. Pokémon Ultra Sun emphasizes its love of being pampered. Its reputation as a little intimidator therefore hides a fairly quiet, affectionate daily life.

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Card details

HP: 70
Type (source): Fairy
Stage (source): Basic
Pokédex number: 209
Retreat cost: 2 Energy
Weakness (source): Metal ×2
Resistance (source): Darkness -20

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

It has an active, playful nature. Many women like to frolic with it because of its affectionate ways.

Attacks

Headbutt

Cost: Fairy · Colorless

Damage: 20

Documented variants

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Normal
normal · standard

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