Palossand Collector’s Guide: Burning Shadows #62

Overview

Palossand from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare Holo card numbered 62. This Pokémon boasts 130 HP and features the attack Dust Storm. Its striking design captures the eerie essence of its sandy form.

Quick Facts

Card Details

• Pokémon: Palossand
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Sandygast)
• Type: Psychic
• HP: 130
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attacks:
• Sand Tomb (Psychic + 2 Colorless): 80 damage; prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn.
• Dust Storm (4 Colorless): 100 damage; discards all cards from both Active Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: “Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to curse grew ever stronger.”
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Set: Burning Shadows (sm3)
• Illustrator: kawayoo
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Palossand appears in the Burning Shadows set as card number 62. It is a Rare Holo variant featuring artwork by kawayoo. No other print variants are noted for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card Number: 62
• Set Code: sm3
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• No known alternate printings or promo versions for this exact card.
• No regulation mark is present.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No special rules or abilities beyond its attacks are present.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and vibrant artwork by kawayoo, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): This set introduced Palossand as a Rare Holo Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with unique disruptive attacks. The card fits well into thematic decks focusing on control and disruption, though its high retreat cost and limited legality affect competitive play.

This guide covers all known details for the Palossand card from Burning Shadows #62. Release date and additional print variants remain unknown.