Sandy Shocks ex 108/182
Set: Paradox Rift
Released: Nov 3, 2023
Pokémon
Fighting Type
Double Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 128.5 packs (0.8%)
Fighting Type
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #989
- Card Number 108/182
- Card RarityDouble Rare
- IllustratorPLANETA Mochizuki
- Release Date03/11/2023
- Regulation MarkG
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Paradox Rift
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionPaldea
- Generation Generation 9
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting
- Health Points220 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Fighting 
Grass ×2 
Abilities
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Ability:
Magnetic Absorption
Once during your turn, if your opponent has 4 or fewer Prize cards remaining, you may attach a Basic Fighting Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Attacks
- Earthen Spike200
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
Rules
- Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts three metallic spheres with closed eyes and spikes, surrounded by bolts of blue electric energy, as they float menacingly above a rocky, sandy terrain, charging with raw power.
Playability Overview
Sandy Shocks ex offers strategic energy recycling late-game, enabling sustained attacks with its strong damage output, but the attack's drawback of skipping the next turn requires careful timing and support to maximize effectiveness.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric WonderlandThis card has a vibrant, electric vibe with its swirling energy and dynamic background. I'd place Sandy Shocks in a section dedicated to "Energized Pokémon" to capture its unique abilities. Pairing it with cards that have similar colors or energy themes will enhance that electric atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Intense / Bright Neon / Power Surge / Electric Energy
