Brock’s Sandslash Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Brock’s Sandslash is an uncommon card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 36. It features a sturdy 70 HP and attacks including Swift and Needle Ball. This card captures the rugged essence of Brock’s Sandslash in a compact, battle-ready form.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: Lightning -30
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Evolves From: Brock’s Sandshrew
• Attacks:
• Swift: Deals 20 damage unaffected by Weakness, Resistance, or other effects.
• Needle Ball: Deals 30 damage and may Poison the Defending Pokémon on a coin flip.

Key Printings

This exact Brock’s Sandslash card is from the Gym Challenge set, identified by the set code “gym2” and card number 36. It is an uncommon rarity card, making it moderately accessible for collectors focusing on gym-themed decks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the illustrator Atsuko Nishida and the Fighting type with a distinctive Lightning resistance and Grass weakness. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its release date remains unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attacks and status effects may appeal to collectors rather than competitive players.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unknown release date, maintaining its pristine state can enhance its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: This set features gym leaders’ Pokémon, including Brock’s Sandslash, emphasizing Fighting-type Pokémon with thematic attacks and moderate HP. The set is known for its gym leader branding and consistent artwork style by Atsuko Nishida.