Sneasel – Chilling Reign (#30)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sneasel (#30) is a Common card from Sword & Shield - Chilling Reign released in 2021. It showcases artwork by NC Empire and the Cut Down attack, Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.05, Cardmarket average sale is €0.03, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.05
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.03
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Chilling Reign
- Card Number
- 30
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 NC Empire
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Weavile
Attacks & Strategy
-
Cut Down
[Colorless]
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sneasel from Chilling Reign (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator NC Empire.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Sneasel 30 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Sneasel's Cut Down for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
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.
� Compare Sneasel Cards
Looking for other Sneasel cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilling Reign #30 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Common | $0.05 |
�📦 Chilling Reign Set Context
This Sneasel is part of the Chilling Reign expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by NC Empire, 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 Sneasel 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 Chilling Reign are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by NC Empire 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: Sneasel 30 was released in 2021 in the Chilling Reign expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by NC Empire. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Chilling Reign represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Sneasel have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Sneasel 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: Sneasel works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.