Cubchoo – Emerging Powers (#28)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Cubchoo (#28) is a Common card from Black & White - Emerging Powers released in 2011. It showcases artwork by sui and the Powder Snow attack (10 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.35, Cardmarket average sale is €0.17, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.35
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.26
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
Attacks & Strategy
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Powder Snow
[Water]
— 10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep. -
Rest
[Colorless, Colorless]
Heal 60 damage from this Pokémon. This Pokémon is now Asleep.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Cubchoo from Emerging Powers (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2011, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator sui.
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 Cubchoo 28 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Cubchoo's Powder Snow deals 10 damage for Water energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×2
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 |
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Emerging Powers #28 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.35 |
�📦 Emerging Powers Set Context
This Cubchoo is part of the Emerging Powers expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2011.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by sui, 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 Cubchoo 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
- Common cards from Emerging Powers are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by sui 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Cubchoo 28 was released in 2011 in the Emerging Powers expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by sui. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Emerging Powers 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 Cubchoo with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Cubchoo 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: Cubchoo works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.