Sandshrew 82/113
Set: Delta Species
Released: Oct 31, 2005
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #27
- Card Number 82/113
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorTomokazu Komiya
- Release Date31/10/2005
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Delta Species
- 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 Points50 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Dig Under

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
- Scratch20


Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Sandshrew emerging confidently from the earth, bathed in the golden light of a radiant sunrise, while a small flower blooms atop its head, symbolizing nature and resilience.
Playability Overview
Sandshrew’s Dig Under offers reliable chip damage ignoring weaknesses and resistances, making it useful for gradually wearing down bulky opponents while relying on Scratch for stronger hits.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert SunriseThis Sandshrew card captures a beautiful dawn with the warm, golden light highlighting its silhouette. The background of soft yellows and oranges gives it a serene feel, making it ideal for a “Desert Vibes” page. It would pair nicely with other Pokémon that evoke that sandy, sunlit atmosphere, like Trapinch or Sandslash.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Calm / Warm Tones / Early Morning / Burrowing Life














