01Card Stats

Basic

HP 40

TypeFighting

RarityCommon

IllustratorKen Sugimori

WeaknessGrass ×2

Retreat●

SetGym Heroes

Released2000

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Common
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

Market value

~$3.04 raw

Raw copies run $1.50 to $3.98

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07Why Collectors Want It

The second of two Brock's Sandshrew prints in 2000's Gym Heroes — a tight duplicate within the same set's Brock-themed roster.
Lore-anchored: connects Sandshrew to Brock as a Rock-type gym leader pickup, despite the modest market price.
Raw asking sits around $3; graded copies trade meaningfully above raw, with Gym Heroes non-holo printing the usual downgrade source.
A natural pickup if you've already grabbed the #72 Brock's Sandshrew — the pair finishes the Gym Heroes slot.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Basic Sandshrew with 40 HP; top attack around 20 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Defense Curl Cost: Colorless

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Brock's Sandshrew during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

Rolling Attack Cost: Fighting + Colorless · 20 damage

Weakness: Grass ×2
Resistance: Lightning -30
Retreat cost: 1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: WotC-era Sandshrew PSA 10 populations vary; small numbers across most sets.

Graded copies command notable premiums over raw, especially for 1st Edition prints.

Other graders: BGS and CGC also grade vintage Pokemon; PSA dominates secondary-market liquidity.

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