Sandslash 42/147
Set: Supreme Victors
Released: Aug 19, 2009
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About Sandslash
It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #28
- Card Number 42/147
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
- Release Date19/08/2009
- SeriesPlatinum
- Expansion Supreme Victors
- 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 Points90 HP
- Weakness
Water +20
- Resistance
Lightning -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Fighting 
Water +20 
Lightning -20 
Colorless ×1 Abilities
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Poké-Power:
Dig Down
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may look at the top 5 cards in your deck. Choose as many Fighting Energy cards as you like, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Put the other cards back on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Sandslash is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks
- Needle40
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Sandslash leaping powerfully from a burst of earth and sand, its sharp claws poised mid-attack against a glowing, fiery backdrop, emphasizing its fierce and dynamic nature in battle.
Playability Overview
Sandslash offers strategic energy retrieval with Dig Down, balancing consistent attack potential through Needle with the risk of flip-based status effects, making it handy for energy acceleration and pressure in evolving decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert DigsThis Sandslash card has such an adventurous vibe with its vibrant colors and rugged terrain. I'd suggest placing it on a "Desert Expedition" page. The sandy background complements its Ground type perfectly, and it would look great alongside other Pokémon that thrive in arid environments, like Sandshrew or Trapinch.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Adventurous / Bright Tones / Digging Deep / Survival Skills
