Sandshrew (Evolutions 54) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Sandshrew from the Evolutions set is a common card numbered 54 with 60 HP. This sturdy Pokémon features the attack Sand Attack, reflecting its ground-based nature. Its straightforward design makes it a classic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Sand Attack (10 damage) — may prevent the Defending Pokémon’s attack if a coin flip is tails
• Flavor Text: It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
• Image URL: /images/xy12/xy12-54.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the XY series, specifically the Evolutions set (set code xy12). It is a common rarity card numbered 54 in the set. The card does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its Fighting type, the unique Sand Attack move, and the Ken Sugimori illustration. The card’s set code (xy12) and number (54) also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special print variants, standard care applies: store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the card’s condition and artwork. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (xy12): This set revisits classic Pokémon designs with updated mechanics. Sandshrew appears as a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with a simple attack that can disrupt opponents, fitting the set’s nostalgic yet strategic theme.