Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Sandslash in a poised stance, its spiky quills radiating a sense of readiness. The warm, earthy tones of the background suggest a sunlit desert environment, evoking a feeling of tranquility and alertness. Sandslash's expression hints at its playful yet cautious nature, embodying the spirit of a creature that thrives in its rugged habitat. This snapshot captures a moment of potential action, where the balance between calm and readiness is palpable.
Essay · Legendary Collection
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Catalogue plate
№ 62/110
Composition
StyleAnimeCharacter DesignTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionCenteredSimple
PaletteEarthyVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Sandshrew
Weakness
Grass ×2
Resistance
Lightning -30
Retreat
Slash
20
Fury Swipes
20×
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Legendary Collection, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Sandslash
The Sandslash canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
