Sobble Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
See why Sobble belongs in every 🐸 Amphibians & Reptiles collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2025-06-01
Popularity Rank: #252
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #284
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#0816
Sobble
Water Lizard Pokémon
When scared, this Pokémon cries. Its tears pack the chemical punch of 100 onions, and attackers won’t be able to resist weeping.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0816
Height
0.3 m
Weight
4.0 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen VIII
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
50
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
—
Shape
Quadruped
Sobble — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Sobble stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Starter Pokémon nostalgia is real — Sobble triggers that "my first team" warmth instantly.
- Standing under half a meter tall, Sobble is tiny in the best possible way.
- A staple in our 🐸 Amphibians & Reptiles crowd — Sobble is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Sobble from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Evolution
Common
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
Chilling Reign
Common
McDonald's Collection 2021
None
Pokémon Futsal Collection
Pokémon Futsal 2020
None
Sword & Shield
Common
Sword & Shield
Common
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Showing 10 of 10 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Sobble edition
A workable spread formula for Sobble — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Sobble #SV025 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Sobble page.
Sobble #SWSH073 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Sobble binder page.
Sobble #39 (Mega Evolution) is a staple for Sobble fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Sobble mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Sobble chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Mega Evolution
Common
Chilling Reign
Common
McDonald's Collection 2021
None
Pokémon Futsal Collection
Pokémon Futsal 2020
None
Right page
Sword & Shield
Common
Sword & Shield
Common
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Sobble cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Sobble duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Sobble single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Drizzile, Grookey, and Inteleon so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a aqua blue and teal sleeve story around Sobble's water-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Catch rate 45 sits in the middle — you can mix "daily driver" commons with one aspirational SAR without the page feeling lopsided.
Sobble on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Sobble — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
50
Attack
40
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
70
Sp. Def
40
Speed
70
Total: 310
Players file Sobble around tier "LC" while Ability Torrent (Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-water Sobble spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Hidden Ability Sniper is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Sobble — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Sobble, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
When scared, this Pokémon cries. Its tears pack the chemical punch of 100 onions, and attackers won’t be able to resist weeping.
When it gets wet, its skin changes color, and this Pokémon becomes invisible as if it were camouflaged.
A second dex beat (Shield) frames Sobble as when it gets wet, its skin changes color, and this pokémon becomes invisible as if it were camouflaged. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Sobble shows up in Sword lore as when scared, this pokémon cries.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Sobble → Drizzile → Inteleon make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Memmeon
Spanish
Sobble
French
Larméléon
Italian
Sobble
Japanese
メッソン
Japanese (Romaji)
Messon
Korean
울머기
Chinese (Simplified)
泪眼蜥
Chinese (Traditional)
淚眼蜥
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