Alolan Sandslash (Guardians Rising 20) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Alolan Sandslash from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare card numbered 20. It boasts 110 HP and features the ability Slush Rush. Its attack, Smash Turn, offers a dynamic approach in battle.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Alolan Sandshrew)
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Ability: Slush Rush — Once during your turn (before your attack), you may draw a card.
• Attack: Smash Turn — Deals 50 damage and switches this Pokémon with one of your Benched Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: “Fleeing a volcanic eruption, it settled on a snowy mountain. As it races through the snowfields, it sends up a spray of snow.”
• Set Code: sm2
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Rarity: Rare

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Guardians Rising set, card number 20. It features the Water-type Alolan Sandslash with the Slush Rush ability and the Smash Turn attack. The card’s artwork by TOKIYA captures the Pokémon’s snowy mountain habitat and dynamic movement.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm2,” number 20, and the distinctive illustration by TOKIYA. The card’s Water type and Stage 1 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Introduced Alolan Sandslash as a Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with the Slush Rush ability and Smash Turn attack. This set highlights Pokémon adapted to diverse environments, with detailed artwork emphasizing their unique traits.