Sandslash – Team Rocket Returns (#18)
Sandslash Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (2004) — card #18. Released in 2004 as part of the EX series, Team Rocket Returns introduced Sandslash in Rare rarity. This Rare print by Masakazu Fukuda features Fighting / Darkness typing. The artwork by Masakazu Fukuda showcases Sandslash's distinctive Fighting and Darkness, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 70 HP with 1 attack, 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 Team Rocket Returns completionist sets. Subtype classification: Stage 1. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €4.44, trending up (~24.7%) over 7 days
Card overview
Sandslash Rare card from Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004) — card #18 illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. It’s a Stage 1 Fighting / Darkness type with 70 HP. Key attacks include Swift (50) and the ability Poison Payback. Weak to Grass ×2. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A EX era rare print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Team Rocket Returns
- Card No.: 18
- Rarity: Rare
- Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
- HP: 70
- Type: Fighting, Darkness
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Stage 1
- Prices: €3.56 (Cardmarket) · $7.66 (TCGplayer)
- Variants: normal, reverseHolofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Swift [Colorless, Colorless, Colorless] — 50: This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
- Weaknesses: Grass ×2
Rules
- This Pokémon is both Fighting Darkness type.
Abilities
- Poison Payback: If Dark Sandslash is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Dark Sandslash is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.
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