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Sandslash δ
Delta Species 27/113 • rare
- Set
- Delta Species
- Number
- 27/113
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $9.61
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
As long as Sandslash is your Active Pokémon, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Pokémon-ex between turns.
If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
This Pokémon is both Fighting Metal type.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in October 2005 as part of the EX Delta Species expansion, this card represents the introduction of the Delta Species mechanic to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. These cards were thematic adaptations of Pokémon that had relocated to the Holon region, causing them to undergo biological changes that altered their elemental typings. The set was designed to shake up competitive play by allowing Pokémon to utilize types not traditionally associated with their species, such as this Sandslash appearing as a Fighting-type despite its typical Ground-type identity.
The artwork for this card was provided by Kouki Saitou, a prolific illustrator for the franchise known for his dynamic compositions. In this instance, Saitou depicts Sandslash in a high-energy pose that emphasizes its signature claws, rendered in the distinct holographic foil style characteristic of the era. Upon its release, the Delta Species cards were well received for their unique aesthetic and the tactical versatility they introduced, marking a memorable chapter in the mid-2000s history of the card game.
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