Sandslash (Legendary Collection #62) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Sandslash
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Sandshrew)
• HP: 70
• Type: Fighting
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Set: Legendary Collection
• Card Number: 62
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This specific printing of Sandslash is from the Legendary Collection set, identified by the set code “base6” and card number 62. It features Fighting-type attributes and two attacks: Slash, which deals a flat 20 damage, and Fury Swipes, which requires flipping three coins to determine damage output (20 damage times the number of heads). The card has a retreat cost of 1 and resistance to Lightning (-30), with a weakness to Grass (×2).

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the card number (62), set name (Legendary Collection), and illustrator Ken Sugimori’s artwork. The card’s flavor text reads:
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Sandslash card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Using a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets is recommended for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with updated artwork and foil treatments. Sandslash #62 maintains its original Fighting-type classification and classic Ken Sugimori illustration, making it a nostalgic piece for collectors of early Pokémon TCG history.