Sandshrew Collector’s Guide: 151 Set, Card #27

Character Intro

Sandshrew is a Common Pokémon from the 151 set, numbered 27. It has 60 HP and features the ability Sand Screen. Its attack is Scratch, making it a straightforward choice for early gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Ability: Sand Screen — prevents Trainer cards in your opponent’s discard pile from being shuffled back into their deck by their Item or Supporter effects.
• Attack: Scratch — deals 30 damage with a cost of two Colorless energies.
• Flavor Text: It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to shatter them and then carries on digging.
• Regulation Mark: G
• Legalities: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Scarlet & Violet series, set “151,” card number 27. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by kodama. No release date is provided.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “sv3pt5” and the card ID “sv3pt5-27.” The card features the regulation mark “G” and is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its Sand Screen ability can disrupt opponents’ recycling of Trainer cards from their discard pile, offering a strategic defensive edge.

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 the card’s condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to maintain the vibrancy of kodama’s artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• 151 (Scarlet & Violet): Features Sandshrew as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a useful ability and straightforward attack. The set’s focus on Pokémon from the Scarlet & Violet series is reflected in the card’s design and mechanics.