01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Sandshrew)

HP 90

TypeFighting

RarityRare

IllustratorKagemaru Himeno

WeaknessWater +20

Retreat●

SetSupreme Victors

Released2009

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: Rare
Foiling: Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
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	~$2.21 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$2.99 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Final stage of the Sandshrew → Sandslash line, with vintage roots and modern ex prints.
Required for any complete Sandslash master set across eras.
Collectors of the Supreme Victors set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Sandslash with 90 HP; top attack around 40 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Dig Down

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.

Needle Cost: Fighting + Colorless + Colorless · 40 damage

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.

Weakness: Water +20
Resistance: Lightning -20
Retreat cost: 1

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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