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Alolan Sandslash
Ultra Prism 29/156 • rare
- Set
- Ultra Prism
- Number
- 29/156
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.61
- Artist
- Anesaki Dynamic
What it does
During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 6 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
This Pokémon's steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well.
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Where it came from
Alolan Sandslash was introduced in the Ultra Prism expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released internationally in early 2018. This set was notable for introducing Prism Star cards and focusing on the Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, integrated with regional variants from the Alola region. The card features the Ice and Steel-type variation of the classic Sandslash, a form adapted to the snowy mountains of the Alola islands, reflecting the shift in environmental context established in the Pokémon Sun and Moon video games.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Ken Sugimori, whose work has defined the visual language of the franchise since its inception. In this design, the artist emphasizes the crystalline, jagged aesthetic of the Alolan form, utilizing the cold blue palette associated with its Ice typing. Upon release, the card was received as a functional mid-tier rare, valued by players for its 'Slush Rush' ability, which provides utility in competitive play by accelerating card draw during snowy conditions.
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