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Sandslash
Boundaries Crossed 79/149 • uncommon
- Set
- Boundaries Crossed
- Number
- 79/149
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $0.62
- Artist
- BERUBURI
What it does
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
Does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Sandslash card from the Boundaries Crossed expansion was released in November 2012 as part of the Black & White series. This set was notable for introducing the Pokémon-EX mechanic and Ace Spec trainer cards, bridging the gap between earlier iterations of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the modern play environment. Sandslash, a fan-favorite Ground-type Pokémon introduced in the original Kanto region games, was included here as an uncommon card to round out the set's diversity of types and evolutionary lines.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by Kouki Saitou, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and vibrant depictions of Pokémon. Saitou aimed to capture Sandslash’s signature defensive posture and sharp claws, utilizing a clean, digital art style that was consistent with the aesthetic standards of the Black & White era. While not a high-rarity chase card, the inclusion of Sandslash in this set provided players with a reliable Fighting-type option, reflecting the balance of power and utility that characterized the competitive landscape of the time.
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