Sandygast Collector’s Guide: Sun Moon #74

Character Intro

Sandygast is a Common Pokémon card from the Sun Moon set, numbered 74. It features 80 HP and the attack Sand Tomb. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection with its sandy theme.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Shore Up: Attach a Fighting Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
• Sand Tomb: Deals 30 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Sun Moon set printing of Sandygast, card number 74. It is a common rarity card, notable for its Fighting type and an attack that restricts the opponent from retreating.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sm1” and card number 74. The illustrator credit to Akira Komayama helps confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its retreat cost of 3 and weakness to Grass types should be considered in deck building.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special variants, standard protective sleeves and storage in a cool, dry environment are recommended to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to maintain the vibrant illustration by Akira Komayama.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): Introduced Sandygast as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with tactical abilities like energy recovery and opponent movement restriction. This set is known for expanding the roster of unique Pokémon with strategic potential.