Snover – Stormfront (#74)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Snover (#74) is a Common card from Diamond & Pearl - Stormfront released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and the Hide attack, Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Snover during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.21, Cardmarket average sale is €0.19, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.21
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.13
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Stormfront
- Card Number
- 74
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 50
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Fire +10
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Abomasnow
Attacks & Strategy
-
Hide
[Colorless]
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Snover during your opponent's next turn. -
Powder Snow
[Water]
— 10
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Snover from Stormfront (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kagemaru Himeno.
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 Snover 74 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Snover's Hide for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Snover during you...
Stats Overview: 50 HP • Water Type • Weak to Fire +10
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 #74 ← Current | 50 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.21 |
�📦 Stormfront Set Context
This Snover is part of the Stormfront expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, 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 Snover 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 Stormfront are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kagemaru Himeno 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.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Snover 74 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 Kagemaru Himeno. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. 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 Snover 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 Snover 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: Snover works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.