Sableye (ex Sandstorm 10) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Sableye from the Sandstorm set is a Rare Holo card numbered 10. It has 60 HP and features the attack Dark Bind. This card offers a distinct addition to any collection with its unique design and gameplay potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Supernatural: Look at your opponent’s hand and optionally use the effect of a Supporter card found there without discarding it.
• Dark Bind: Deals 20 damage and can paralyze the Defending Pokémon by discarding a Darkness Energy attached to Sableye.

Key Printings

This exact printing is identified as card number 10 in the Sandstorm set of the ex series. It is a Rare Holo card featuring the Darkness-type Sableye with no evolutions from previous forms.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “ex2” and the card number “10”. The illustrator credit goes to Hajime Kusajima, which can help verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attack that copies Supporter effects can offer interesting tactical plays but may be limited by format restrictions.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the holo surface to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Sandstorm: This set features a variety of Pokémon with unique abilities and attacks. Sableye stands out with its strategic “Supernatural” attack that interacts with the opponent’s hand, adding a layer of mind games to battles. The set’s focus on Darkness-type Pokémon is well represented by this card’s design and mechanics.