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Sandslash
BREAKthrough 76/162 • uncommon
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Number
- 76/162
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $0.44
- Artist
- Naoki Saito
What it does
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
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Where it came from
The Sandslash card from the XY—BREAKthrough expansion was released in November 2015 as part of the broader Pokémon Trading Card Game XY series. This set was notable for introducing the BREAK Evolution mechanic, which featured cards with a unique horizontal orientation and gold-foiled texture. Sandslash, a Ground-type Pokémon originally introduced in the first generation, is depicted here as a Fighting-type card, adhering to the game's elemental type distribution mechanics.
The illustration was rendered by artist Naoki Saito, who is recognized for a clean, dynamic style that frequently emphasizes the physical character of the Pokémon. In this piece, Saito captures Sandslash in a classic defensive posture, focusing on the texture of its quill-like spines and its burrowing nature. As an uncommon card, it served as a functional piece for players during the XY era, though it remained primarily a standard inclusion in the set rather than a marquee collectible.
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