Pooka
Sandshrew
#45/85 in Rocket Gang Strikes Back, Common, Fighting, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
- Card number
- #45/85
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Fighting
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- October 15, 2004
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- Original name
- サンド
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Collector Notes
Sandshrew
Sandshrew appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang Strikes Back, released on October 15, 2004. Sandshrew is a common rarity. The Rocket Gang Strikes Back set contains 85 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.
Collector Insights
Sandshrew is a Pokémon card from the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set, released on October 15, 2004. It features artwork by Atsuko Nishida and has a base HP of 50. The card is classified as a Common rarity and is numbered 45 in the set. It possesses two attacks: Rear Kick, which costs one Colorless energy to deal 10 damage, and Swift, requiring two Colorless energies to strike for 20 damage. The Swift attack bypasses typical defensive effects like Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, and Poké-Bodies. The card’s design aligns with the Pokémon’s signature traits, emphasizing speed and agility through its attack options. Its straightforward mechanics and balanced stats make it a versatile choice for gameplay scenarios. This card remains a notable entry in the series due to its strategic flexibility and historical significance.
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