Swinub

Swinub

Selected Masterpiece • 77/100
Artist Yukiko Baba
Market Price $3.89
Stormfront Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Yukiko Baba

Yukiko Baba (馬場由起子) is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025. Artwork appears across sets including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Fusion Strike, with a cartoonish, playful approach, clear compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Swinub nestled comfortably among vibrant green foliage, embodying a peaceful moment in its natural habitat. Its round body, adorned with soft brown stripes, contrasts gently with the lush background, suggesting a serene afternoon. The scene feels tranquil, as if Swinub is taking a restful pause from its foraging adventures. This snapshot captures the simplicity and charm of Swinub's life in the wild.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Fighting
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/11/2008

Freezing Breath

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Take Down

20

Flip a coin. If tails, Swinub does 10 damage to itself.

Weakness
+10
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost