Brock's Sandshrew

Gym Heroes 71/132 • common

Set: Gym Heroes
Number: 71/132
Rarity: Common
Released: 2000
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $5.21
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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$5.21market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$2.82 – $5.21 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents the fighting-type iteration of Sandshrew associated with a specific trainer in the series. As a common card, it serves as an accessible entry point for those building a themed collection centered around the iconic gym leaders and their partners.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyDefense Curl

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Brock's Sandshrew during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

Cost: fighting energy colorless energyRolling Attack20

Weaknessgrass energy×2Resistancelightning energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in the year 2000 as part of the Gym Heroes expansion, this card was produced by Wizards of the Coast to bring the flavor of the Pokémon anime's Gym Leaders to the Trading Card Game. The set focused on the specialized rosters of Kanto region leaders, with this specific Sandshrew featured as part of Brock's collection, reflecting his thematic focus on Rock and Ground-type Pokémon in the Pewter City Gym.

The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori utilized a classic, clean watercolor-inspired aesthetic common to the early Base Set era, aiming to capture the character's personality alongside the creature. While a common card, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors of the late 90s era, representing a pivotal moment when the TCG began deeply integrating anime-derived character lore into gameplay mechanics.

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Other printings

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Brock's SandshrewGym Heroes · #72/132 · common · 2000$13.35

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