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Alolan Sandslash
Guardians Rising 20/145 • rare
- Set
- Guardians Rising
- Number
- 20/145
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.40
- Artist
- TOKIYA
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may draw a card.
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Fleeing a volcanic eruption, it settled on a snowy mountain. As it races through the snowfields, it sends up a spray of snow.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Alolan Sandslash was introduced in the Sun & Moon expansion series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which drew inspiration from the Alola region featured in the video games Pokémon Sun and Moon. Released within the 2017 Guardians Rising set, this card showcases the regional variant of the classic Sandslash, adapted to the icy climate of Mount Lanakila. The move from a Ground-type to an Ice/Steel-type reflects the series' focus on environmental adaptation as a central theme in Generation VII.
The illustration for this specific card was rendered by artist Mizue, who emphasizes the creature's crystalline quills and defensive posture. The design reflects the visual transition from the traditional desert-dwelling Sandslash to a sleek, arctic predator, incorporating the metallic aesthetic of its Steel-typing. Upon its release, the card was noted for its utility in gameplay, specifically its 'Slush Rush' ability, which allowed players to accelerate the creature's speed during hailstorm conditions, making it a functional staple for competitive players during the set's cycle.
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