Sandslash – Gym Heroes (#23)
Sandslash Pokémon card from Gym Heroes (2000) — card #23. Released in 2000 as part of the Gym series, Gym Heroes introduced Sandslash in Rare rarity. This Rare print by Ken Sugimori features Fighting typing. The artwork by Ken Sugimori showcases Sandslash's distinctive Fighting, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 60 HP with 2 attacks, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Rare card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Sandslash or Gym Heroes completionist sets. Subtype classification: Stage 1. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €10.39, stable over 7 days
Card overview
Sandslash Rare card from Gym Heroes (Gym, 2000) — card #23 illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It’s a Stage 1 Fighting type with 60 HP. Key attacks include Needles (10) and Sandstorm (20). Weak to Grass ×2; resists Lightning -30; retreat cost 1. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A Gym era rare print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Gym Heroes
- Card No.: 23
- Rarity: Rare
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- HP: 60
- Type: Fighting
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Stage 1
- Prices: €10.51 (Cardmarket)
- Variants: 1stEdition, unlimited
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Needles [Fighting, Fighting] — 10: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.
- Sandstorm [Fighting, Fighting] — 20: If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
- Weaknesses: Grass ×2
- Resistances: Lightning -30
- Retreat: 1 (Colorless)
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