Cubone 70/130
Set: Base Set 2
Released: Feb 24, 2000
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About Cubone
Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this Pokémon's real face.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #104
- Card Number 70/130
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date24/02/2000
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Base Set 2
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points40 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2
- Resistance
Lightning -30
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Fighting 
Grass ×2 
Lightning -30 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Snivel
If the Defending Pokémon attacks Cubone during your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)
- Rage10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Cubone.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Cubone sitting solemnly on a rock under a starry night sky, clutching a bone, its skull helmet casting a shadow that hints at loneliness and quiet strength in a tranquil, natural setting.
Playability Overview
Cubone's ability to reduce incoming damage with Snivel makes it a defensive choice that benefits from gradual damage buildup before hitting harder with Rage.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert SolitudeCubone’s artwork captures a sense of loneliness, with its muted colors and the bone helmet giving it a unique character. I’d suggest placing this card on a “Desert Dusk” page, surrounded by Pokémon that evoke a sense of isolation or resilience, like Sandshrew or Trapinch.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Melancholic / Earthy Tones / Lonely Journey / Bone Collector
