Brock’s Sandslash 36/132
Set: Gym Challenge
Released: Oct 16, 2000
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #28
- Card Number 36/132
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
- Release Date16/10/2000
- SeriesGym
- Expansion Gym Challenge
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Resistance
Lightning -30 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Swift20


This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Pokémon Powers, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
- Needle Ball30


Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Brock’s Sandslash digging swiftly through a sandy, sunlit field, its sharp claws and armored spines kicking up dust as it prepares to strike or defend in its natural environment.
Playability Overview
Brock's Sandslash offers reliable, status-inflicting offense with Swift bypassing common defenses, making it a strategic choice for consistent damage and potential poison setup in more casual decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert DefenseThis Brock's Sandslash card has a rugged vibe, perfect for a "Desert Warriors" page. The earthy tones and prickly details really capture the essence of a tough battler. It would pair nicely with other ground types or Pokémon that evoke a sense of survival in harsh environments.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Fierce / Earthy Tones / Survival / Spiky Defense


