01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Alolan Sandshrew)

HP 120

TypeMetal

RarityPromo

IllustratorkirisAki

WeaknessFire ×2

Retreat●●

SetSM Black Star Promos

Released2017

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Promo
Foiling: Non-holo standard finish.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo	~$1.34 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Final stage of the Sandshrew → Sandslash line, with vintage roots and modern ex prints.
Promo-only distribution makes supply meaningfully tighter than mass-retail cards.
Required for any complete Sandslash master set across eras.
Collectors of the SM Black Star Promos set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Sandslash with 120 HP; top attack near 80 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Metal Claw Cost: Metal · 20 damage

Tumbling Attack Cost: Metal + Metal + Colorless · 80+ damage

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage.

Weakness: Fire ×2
Resistance: Psychic -20
Retreat cost: 2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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