The Alolan Sandshrew (19a) from the 2017 Pokémon Guardians Rising set. This Basic Water-type card features unique defensive gameplay and is a sought-after item for TCG enthusiasts.
2017 • Pokémon • Guardians Rising
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Alolan Sandshrew
Game
Pokémon
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Common
Hideki Ishikawa
Card Stock
English
60
Water
Basic
Sandslash
Metal ×2
1
27
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Attack: Defense Curl
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
Attack: Ice Ball (30)
It lives on snowy mountains. Its steel shell is very hard—so much so, it can't roll its body up into a ball.
FAQ
Alolan Sandshrew is classified as a Water-type Pokémon in the Trading Card Game, differing from its traditional Ground-type classification in the video games. This unique typing allows it to interact with water-based strategies and resist certain attack types.
The card features two primary attacks: Defense Curl, which can prevent damage from the opponent's next turn, and Ice Ball, which deals 30 damage. These abilities make it a flexible option for defensive playstyles.
The artwork for the Alolan Sandshrew card from the Guardians Rising set was created by Hideki Ishikawa.
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