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Sandshrew
151 027/165 • common
- Set
- 151
- Number
- 027/165
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $0.19
- Artist
- kodama
What it does
Trainer cards in your opponent's discard pile can't be put into their deck by an effect of your opponent's Item or Supporter cards.
It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to shatter them and then carries on digging.
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Where it came from
The Sandshrew card from the Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion was released in 2023 as part of a nostalgic set dedicated to the original 151 Pokémon species from the Kanto region. This specific card, numbered 027/165, was designed to celebrate the early history of the franchise by featuring only the original roster that debuted in the 1996 Game Boy titles. It serves as a modern tribute to the series' roots, aimed at both long-time fans of the original generation and new collectors interested in the complete Kanto lineup.
The card features artwork by Miki Tanaka, an illustrator with a long history of contributing to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Tanaka’s style for this piece emphasizes the natural, burrowing behavior of the Sandshrew, utilizing a clean aesthetic that complements the set's focus on the classic designs from the nineties. Upon its release, the 151 set was widely praised for its thematic cohesion and for providing collectors a concise, comprehensive way to acquire cards featuring the foundational generation of Pokémon characters.
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