Sandshrew
Base

#62 Sandshrew - Base (base1)

Sandshrew is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It has a retreat cost of one Colorless energy and features a single attack named Sand-attack, which costs one Fighting energy to deal 10 damage. The attack’s effect prevents the defending Pokémon from attacking during the opponent’s next turn, forcing them to flip a coin and potentially nullifying their attack if tails. Sandshrew resists Lightning-type attacks by 30 and is weak to Grass-type attacks with double damage. Its flavor text describes it as a creature that burrows deep underground in arid regions and only surfaces to hunt for food. The card was designed by artist Ken Sugimori and is part of the Base set, released in 1999. It carries the theme color #dcb770 and is classified as a Common rarity card.