Sandshrew, Boundaries Crossed 78/149, common

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Sandshrew

Boundaries Crossed 78/149 • common

Set: Boundaries Crossed
Number: 78/149
Rarity: Common
Released: 2012
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $1.17
Artist: Naoki Saito

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What it's worth

$1.17market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.88 – $1.18 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a fighting type card from this set, Sandshrew brings a distinct elemental affinity to the table that allows players to exploit specific weaknesses in their opponents' lineups. While its status as a common card makes it a frequent find for collectors, it remains a foundational piece for those looking to represent this classic species within their personal archive.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyRollout10

Cost: fighting energy colorless energy colorless energySlash40

Weaknesswater energy×2Resistancelightning energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sandshrew (78/149) was released in 2012 as part of the Boundaries Crossed expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set bridged the Black & White era, incorporating elements from the Unova region while featuring the powerful Pokémon-EX mechanics that defined competitive play during that period. As a common card, it served as a functional building block for players looking to incorporate Fighting-type options into their decks.

The card features an illustration by Midori Harada, an artist who has contributed a vast number of designs to the Pokémon franchise since the early 2000s. Harada's work on this card leans into the clean, digital aesthetic characteristic of the Black & White series, focusing on a clear, approachable depiction of the Mouse Pokémon. It was received by the community as a standard staple of the set, valued primarily by set-builders and those completing the regional Pokedex for that generation.

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