Sandshrew 92/144
Set: Skyridge
Released: May 12, 2003
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #27
- Card Number 92/144
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorNaoyo Kimura
- Release Date12/05/2003
- SeriesE-Card
- Expansion Skyridge
- 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 Points40 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Resistance
Lightning -30 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Double Scratch10×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
- Dig Under

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Sandshrew nestled in a desert landscape, emerging from the sand with alert eyes, as smaller Sandshrews explore the arid terrain beneath a starry twilight sky and rugged mountain backdrop.
Playability Overview
Sandshrew offers flexible damage options with a chance-based multi-hit attack and a strategic targeted hit to weaken specific threats, making it useful in early-game disruption and slow buildup decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert DwellersThis Sandshrew artwork captures a vibrant desert at sunset, giving off a warm, adventurous spirit. I’d place it alongside other Ground types that share a similar sandy backdrop. It really stands out with that glowing orange sky, perfect for showcasing a desert theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Adventurous / Warm Palette / Ground Life / Sunset Safari













