Sandslash – Gym Challenge (#36)
Sandslash Pokémon card from Gym Challenge (2000) — card #36. Released in 2000 as part of the Gym series, Gym Challenge introduced Sandslash in Uncommon rarity. This Uncommon print by Atsuko Nishida features Fighting typing. The artwork by Atsuko Nishida showcases Sandslash's distinctive Fighting, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 70 HP with 2 attacks, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Uncommon card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Sandslash or Gym Challenge completionist sets. Subtype classification: Stage 1. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €3.76, stable over 7 days
Card overview
Sandslash Uncommon card from Gym Challenge (Gym, 2000) — card #36 illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It’s a Stage 1 Fighting type with 70 HP. Key attacks include Swift (20) and Needle Ball (30). Weak to Grass ×2; resists Lightning -30; retreat cost 1. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A Gym era uncommon print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Gym Challenge
- Card No.: 36
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
- HP: 70
- Type: Fighting
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Stage 1
- Prices: €3.68 (Cardmarket)
- Variants: 1stEdition, unlimited
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Swift [Fighting, Colorless] — 20: This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Pokémon Powers, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
- Needle Ball [Fighting, Fighting] — 30: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
- Weaknesses: Grass ×2
- Resistances: Lightning -30
- Retreat: 1 (Colorless)
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