Abomasnow – Stormfront (#12)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Abomasnow (#12) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Stormfront released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Snow Play attack (20 damage), 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.). TCGplayer market price sits around $1.17, Cardmarket average sale is €0.22, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.17
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.18
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Stormfront
- Card Number
- 12
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Fire +30
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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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 & Strategy
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Snow Play
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 20
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 Zero
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
If Abomasnow evolved from Snover during this turn, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Abomasnow from Stormfront (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Abomasnow 12 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Abomasnow's Snow Play deals 20 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon, excluding Grass Pokémon and Water Pokémon...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Water Type • Weak to Fire +30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormfront #12 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.17 |
�📦 Stormfront Set Context
This Abomasnow is part of the Stormfront expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Abomasnow card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Stormfront are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Stormfront
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Abomasnow 12 was released in 2008 in the Stormfront expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Stormfront is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Abomasnow with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Abomasnow card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Abomasnow works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.