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Sandy Shocks ex
Paradox Rift 228/182 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Number
- 228/182
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $1.84
- Artist
- PLANETA Mochizuki
What it does
Once during your turn, if your opponent has 4 or fewer Prize cards remaining, you may attach a Basic Fighting Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Where it came from
Sandy Shocks ex was released in 2023 as part of the Paradox Rift expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set introduced the concept of Paradox Pokémon, which are speculative, futuristic, or prehistoric variations of known species, drawn from the lore established in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet video games. The card is classified as an Ultra Rare and highlights the 'Ancient' mechanic, reflecting the primitive, grounded aesthetic of the species.
The illustration for this card is credited to 5ban Graphics, a design team frequently commissioned by The Pokémon Company to produce high-contrast, CGI-style art for their trading card expansions. Their approach emphasizes the metallic textures and aggressive, rocky aesthetic of Sandy Shocks, aiming to create a sense of imposing, ancient power that fits within the high-stakes competitive environment of the modern trading card game meta.
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