Sobble

メッソン · Larméléon

When scared, this Pokémon cries. Its tears pack the chemical punch of 100 onions, and attackers won’t be able to resist weeping.

Type: water
Stage: 1 of 3

Category: Water Lizard Pokémon
Japanese: メッソン
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 4.0 kg
Color: Blue
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Sobble.

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Sobble

Stage 1

Base form

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Drizzile

Stage 2

From Sobble

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Inteleon

Stage 3

From Drizzile

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 050

/255
Attack 040

/255
Defense 040

/255
Sp. Atk 070

/255
Sp. Def 040

/255
Speed 070

/255

§ III

Best Sobble cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 9 cards.

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§ IV

Sobble through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 M

Mizue

Mizue has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2011, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Black & White, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet releases, marked by cheerful, playful scenes, balanced compositions, and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

2 cards
Sun & Moon era → Sword & Shield era
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02 AK

Akira Komayama

Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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03 HA

Hitoshi Ariga

Hitoshi Ariga is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2013 to 2024, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work favors cartoonish, anime-leaning character design, energetic moods, and vibrant, contrasting color palettes.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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04 MM

Megumi Mizutani

Megumi Mizutani has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2012 through 2025, spanning Sun & Moon, XY, and Sword & Shield. The work leans into character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color, often carrying a playful, energetic mood.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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05 ST

Saya Tsuruta

Saya Tsuruta is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2007, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span series including Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet, marked by playful, cartoonish character focus and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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