Sandshrew 96/123
Set: Mysterious Treasures
Released: Aug 1, 2007
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About Sandshrew
To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #27
- Card Number 96/123
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date01/08/2007
- SeriesDiamond & Pearl
- Expansion Mysterious Treasures
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Water +10 - Resistance
Lightning -20 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Sand Attack

If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
- Ram30


Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Sandshrew standing alert on sandy terrain, its segmented body glistening under soft light while a blurred rocky and bushy background emphasizes its desert habitat.
Playability Overview
Sandshrew's Sand Attack offers a strategic chance to disrupt the opponent’s next attack but relies heavily on luck, while Ram provides consistent damage for moderate energy investment.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert DwellersThis Sandshrew card captures the essence of a sunny, sandy environment perfectly. With its curled-up pose, it gives off a relaxed vibe, making it ideal for a page dedicated to desert Pokémon. Pair it with other ground types or creatures that thrive in arid settings for a cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Relaxed / Warm Tones / Burrowing / Wildlife














