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Sandslash
Fighting Pokémon Rare Supreme Victors
Card profile
Card year
2009
Aug 19, 2009
Set release
SV
Supreme Victors · Platinum
Catalog appearances
14
14 sets · 1999-2025
Pokemon debut
Generation I
Kanto · 1996
Evolution
Card details
Released
Aug 19, 2009
Year
2009
Series
Platinum
Set size
147 / 153
Card number
#42 of 147
Stage
Stage 1
National Dex
#028
Artist
Kagemaru Himeno
Level
Lv.32
#028 Sandslash
Generation I · Kanto · introduced 1996 in Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
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Screen appearances
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Catalog appearances
Mega Evolution
Sep 26, 2025 · #69 · Common
$0.24
Twilight Masquerade
May 24, 2024 · #98 · Uncommon
$0.23
151
Sep 22, 2023 · #28 · Uncommon
$0.24
Fusion Strike
Nov 12, 2021 · #132 · Uncommon
$0.34
Unbroken Bonds
May 3, 2019 · #84 · Rare
$0.62
BREAKthrough
Nov 4, 2015 · #76 · Uncommon
$0.53
Boundaries Crossed
Nov 7, 2012 · #79 · Uncommon
$1.68
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Feb 10, 2010 · #29 · Rare
$4.98
Supreme Victors
Aug 19, 2009 · #42 · Rare
$2.49
Mysterious Treasures
Aug 1, 2007 · #61 · Uncommon
$3.04
Sandstorm
Sep 18, 2003 · #21 · Rare
$13.99
Skyridge
May 12, 2003 · #93 · Common
$58.23
Legendary Collection
May 24, 2002 · #62 · Uncommon
$86.00
Fossil
Oct 10, 1999 · #41 · Uncommon
$3.45
24 total CardsCloud cards share National Dex #028.
Abilities
Dig Down
Poké-Power
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may look at the top 5 cards in your deck. Choose as many Fighting Energy cards as you like, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Put the other cards back on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Sandslash is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks
Needle
FCC
40 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.
Battle stats
Weakness
Water +20
Resistance
Lightning -20
Retreat cost
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Market value
Price history
Flavor text
It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
Legality
Unlimited
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