Sandaconda (Battle Styles 82) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Sandaconda from the Battle Styles set is a Rare Holo card with 130 HP. As card number 82, it stands out with the attack Skull Bash and a high-impact build for Fighting decks.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Silicobra)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: Its unique style of coiling allows it to blast sand out of its sand sac more efficiently.
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing of Sandaconda appears in the Battle Styles expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Rare Holo, numbered 82 in the set, and features two attacks:
– Big Sand Cannon: Discards the top six cards of your deck and deals 60 damage for each Fighting Energy discarded.
– Skull Bash: Deals a flat 120 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Fighting type, Stage 1 subtype, and the regulation mark E. The illustrator credit goes to hatachu, and the card is recognized by its set code swsh5-82.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo finish and artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles (swsh5): Introduces Sandaconda as a Fighting-type Stage 1 with a discard-based attack mechanic, notable for high HP and strong damage potential through energy discard synergy.