Sandslash Collector’s Guide (151 #28)

Character Intro

Sandslash from the 151 set is an uncommon card featuring 120 HP. This sturdy Pokémon wields the attack Spike Rend, adding a sharp edge to its battle style. Number 28 in the set, Sandslash offers collectors a solid addition to their lineup.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Sandshrew)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: It climbs trees by hooking on with its sharp claws. Sandslash shares the berries it gathers, dropping them down to Sandshrew waiting below the tree.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Sandslash appears in the Scarlet & Violet series set “151” with set code sv3pt5. It is an Uncommon card numbered 28.

• Rumble: prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn.
• Spike Rend: deals 80 damage plus an additional 100 if the opponent’s Active Pokémon already has damage counters.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its Fighting type, Stage 1 subtype, and the regulation mark G. The illustrator kodama’s signature style and the card number 28 in the 151 set are key identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its attacks provide tactical options for controlling opponent movement and dealing heavy damage when conditions are met.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s value and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by kodama.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• 151 (sv3pt5): Features Sandslash as a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with solid HP and strategic attacks. This set highlights Sandslash’s role in battle with a focus on control and burst damage.