Sandy Shocks ex 250/182
Set: Paradox Rift
Released: Nov 3, 2023
Pokémon
Fighting Type
Special Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 710.9 packs (0.1%)
Fighting Type
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #989
- Card Number 250/182
- Card RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
- IllustratorToshinao Aoki
- 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 Sandy Shocks, a Pokémon with a whimsical appearance, standing prominently in an arid desert landscape. The background features a clear blue sky with a few scattered clouds and rugged rock formations, typical of a desert terrain. The atmosphere is both stark and serene, highlighting the Pokémon's vibrant colors against the muted earth tones of the setting.The art style is bold and cartoonish, characterized by clean lines and a bright color palette. The vivid yellows and blues of Sandy Shocks stand out against the beige and tan hues of the desert. The shading is minimal, giving the scene a flat, graphic quality.
Playability Overview
Sandy Shocks ex excels in late-game energy recovery with its ability, but its delayed attack recovery requires careful timing to maximize its heavy damage output without leaving openings.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert MachineryThis card’s unique design, with its mechanical limbs and sandy color palette, really evokes a sandy wasteland vibe. It would fit perfectly in a "Desert Dwellers" section, alongside other Ground types. Pair it with cards like Garchomp or Flygon to highlight that arid theme, while emphasizing the techy look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Mechanical / Earthy Tones / Ancient Ruins / Techno Nature
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