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Brock's Sandshrew
#36/71 in City Gym Decks, 40 HP, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #36/71
- HP
- 40 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- April 26, 1998
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes
Brock's Sandshrew
Brock's Sandshrew appears in the Japanese print of City Gym Decks, released on April 26, 1998. Brock's Sandshrew is a 40 HP. The City Gym Decks set contains 71 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Brock's Sandshrew is a Pokémon TCG card featuring a Fighting-type Pokémon with 40 HP. The card was released as part of the City Gym Decks set on April 26, 1998, and is illustrated by artist Ken Sugimori. It includes two distinct attacks: Defense Curl and Rolling Attack. Defense Curl costs one Colorless energy and allows the player to flip a coin, potentially preventing all damage to Brock's Sandshrew during the opponent's next turn. Rolling Attack requires two energy (Fighting and Colorless) and deals 20 damage. The card’s themecolor, a warm earth tone, aligns with the set’s overall aesthetic. Its design emphasizes strategic defense options alongside direct offensive capabilities. The card’s mechanics focus on balancing protection and attack, reflecting its role in competitive play.
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