Abomasnow 12/100

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Set: Stormfront Released: Nov 1, 2008

Pokémon: Abomasnow

Water Type Rare Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita Pull Rate:1 in 30 packs (3.3%) Evolves From: Snover

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Grade	Market price	30d	vs raw
PSA9	49.95	—	x19
PSA8	14.40	—	x5.5
PSA7	4.00	—	x1.5

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Abomasnow
TypeWater
National Pokédex #[460]
Card Number 12/100
Card RarityRare
Pull Rate1 in 30 packs (3.3%)
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
LanguageEnglish
Release Date01/11/2008
SeriesDiamond & Pearl
Expansion Stormfront
Evolves From
Snover
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points100 HP
Weakness Fire +30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Poké-Body: Snow Veil
As long as Abomasnow is your Active Pokémon, any damage done to your Pokémon by an opponent's attack is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Attacks

Snow Play20
Does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon, excluding Grass Pokémon and Water Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Below Zero60
If Abomasnow evolved from Snover during this turn, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Abomasnow standing firmly in a snowy landscape, its fierce eyes glowing pink, fists raised as icy winds swirl around, emphasizing its powerful and imposing presence amidst the frigid environment.

Playability Overview

Abomasnow's Snow Veil ability offers solid damage reduction, but its average HP and retreat cost limit its defensive and strategic playability, making it situational rather than consistently powerful in competitive decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Icy WildernessPlace this card in the center of a snowy landscape page. Its frosty vibe works well with other Ice-type Pokémon, like Glaceon or Articuno. Surround it with cards that highlight winter scenes to enhance that chilly atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Snowy Terrain / Chill / Icy Blue / Winter Wonderland / Frozen Forest

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