Sandslash, HeartGold & SoulSilver 29/123, rare

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Sandslash

HeartGold & SoulSilver 29/123 • rare

Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number: 29/123
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2010
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $3.26
Artist: Yukiko Baba

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Market

What it's worth

$3.26market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$1.92 – $3.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare fighting-type card, Sandslash stands out in this collection for its distinct elemental typing. Its inclusion in this specific set offers collectors a focused look at how this creature was represented during that particular era of the game's history.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: fighting energy colorless energyPoison Sting30

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Cost: fighting energy colorless energy colorless energyFury Swipes30×

Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Weaknesswater energy×2Resistancelightning energy-20

If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Sandslash card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion was released in 2010 to coincide with the launch of the Nintendo DS remakes of the classic Pokémon titles. This set marked a significant milestone in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing the unique Pokémon Prime cards and a revamped card layout that featured a distinct silver border and a more minimalist design aesthetic compared to previous generations.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Midori Harada, a veteran artist whose clean, expressive style has been a staple of the franchise for years. In this piece, Sandslash is depicted in a dynamic pose that emphasizes its signature claws, reflecting the creature's status as a ground-type predator. As a Rare-tier card, it was designed as a mid-level competitive tool that captured the nostalgia of the original generation while integrating seamlessly into the gameplay mechanics of the new HGSS series.

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Other printings

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About

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