Alolan Sandslash-GX SM236
Set: Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
Released: Feb 3, 2017
Pokémon:
Sandslash
Water Type
Promo
Illustrator:Art:
5ban Graphics
Evolves From:From:
Alolan Sandshrew
Water Type
Promo
Illustrator:Art:
5ban Graphics
Evolves From:From:
Alolan Sandshrew
holofoil
Raw market price
15.91
$0.26 (1.66%)
Raw market price
17.83
$0.04 (0.22%)
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- TypeWater
- National Pokédex #[28]
- Card Number SM236
- Card RarityPromo
- Illustrator5ban Graphics
- LanguageEnglish
- Release Date03/02/2017
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 7
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water
- Health Points200 HP
- Weakness
Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Water 
Metal ×2 
Abilities
-
Ability:
Spiky Shield
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Attacks
- Frost Breath120
- Spiky Storm-GX
This attack does 100 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Rules
- Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Alolan Sandslash in a dynamic pose, exuding an icy elegance. Surrounded by a frosty aura, it appears ready to unleash a powerful attack. The background features crystalline formations and swirling snowflakes, creating a wintry atmosphere. The color palette showcases various shades of blue and white, with soft shading that highlights Sandslash‚Äôs sleek body and spiky features. The overall mood is one of agility and determination, suggesting a fierce yet beautiful presence in battle, embodying the spirit of a formidable ice-type Pokémon.
Playability Overview
Alolan Sandslash GX excels at counterattacking by punishing foes with damage counters and clearing multiple damaged Pokémon, encouraging a strategic buildup of damage across the opponent’s bench before using its GX attack.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Icy ResilienceThis Alolan Sandslash GX has such a striking icy blue aesthetic that it deserves a special spot. Its dynamic pose and shimmering effects evoke a sense of strength and elegance. Pair it with other ice-themed Pokémon to highlight that cool vibe, keeping in mind the emphasis on resilience against attacks.Additional Binder Suggestions: Glacier / Determined / Cool Tones / Frostbite / Defense Mechanism
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