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Brock's Sandshrew
Gym Heroes 72/132 • common
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Number
- 72/132
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $13.35
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
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Where it came from
Brock's Sandshrew was released in the year 2000 as part of the Gym Heroes expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was unique because it shifted the focus to the signature Pokémon belonging to the Gym Leaders from the Kanto region, providing players with cards that reflected the specific training styles of characters like Brock, Misty, and Lt. Surge. The card was designed to highlight the relationship between the leader and their companion, aligning with the narrative established in the original Pokémon video games and animated series.
The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the franchise. His approach for the Gym Heroes set was to capture a more personality-driven aesthetic, emphasizing the bond between the trainer and the Pokémon rather than just the raw stats or combat maneuvers. The card was well-received by fans of the era for its thematic consistency and its contribution to the growing depth of the game's competitive meta during the early years of the Pokémon TCG's international expansion.
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