Pooka
Sandshrew
#33/53 in Miracle of the Desert, Common, Fighting, illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
- Card number
- #33/53
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Fighting
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- April 18, 2003
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- Original name
- サンド
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Collector Notes
Sandshrew
Sandshrew appears in the Japanese print of Miracle of the Desert, released on April 18, 2003. Sandshrew is a common rarity. The Miracle of the Desert set contains 53 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Kouki Saitou.
Collector Insights
Sandshrew is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Kouki Saitou. It belongs to the Miracle of the Desert set, released on April 18, 2003. The card is classified as a Common rarity and is printed in Japanese. It has a base HP of 50 and a single attack named Poison Needle. The attack requires one Fighting energy to use, dealing 10 damage to the defending Pokémon. When activated, the player flips a coin, and if it lands heads, the defending Pokémon is poisoned. The card’s design aligns with its type and role within the game’s mechanics. Its simplicity reflects the straightforward nature of its attack effect. The Poison Needle ability introduces a chance-based status condition, adding strategic depth to gameplay. This card remains a notable entry in the Pokémon TCG’s historical collection.
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