Sandshrew 75/162

Name: Sandshrew #75 - BREAKthrough | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xy8-75
Price: 0.22 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: BREAKthrough Released: Nov 4, 2015

Pokémon

Fighting Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 10.6 packs (9.4%) Evolves To: Sandslash

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0.22 $0.04 (15.38%)

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About Sandshrew

Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Sandshrew
National Pokédex #27
Card Number 75/162
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorShigenori Negishi
Release Date04/11/2015
SeriesXY
Expansion BREAKthrough
Evolves To
Sandslash
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Double Scratch10×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Sand Tomb20
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Sandshrew crouching low, blending seamlessly with the cracked, arid desert ground, ready to burrow deeper under the harsh sun while surrounded by sparse cacti and distant rugged hills.

Playability Overview

Sandshrew offers strategic value by limiting opponent mobility with Sand Tomb, pairing well with tactics that capitalize on trapping and whittling down foes over time despite its low HP and damage variance.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert DwellersThis Sandshrew card captures the essence of a sun-drenched desert with its earthy tones and sandy backdrop. It would fit perfectly in a "Desert Life" section, especially alongside other Ground types like Diglett or Trapinch. The playful pose adds a nice touch, making it a charming addition to your binder.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Earthy Tones / Burrowing / Sun-soaked