Sandslash #0028 Generation I
Mouse Pokémon

Sandslash

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SANDSLASH can roll up its body as if it were a ball covered with large spikes. In battle, this POKéMON will try to make the foe flinch by jabbing it with its spines. It then leaps at the stunned foe to tear wildly with its sharp claws.

Type
Ground
Stage
2 of 2
Category
Mouse Pokémon
Japanese
Height
1.0 m
Weight
29.5 kg
Habitat
Rough-terrain
Color
Yellow
Shape
Upright
§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Sandslash.

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 075
    /255
  2. Attack 100
    /255
  3. Defense 110
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 045
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 055
    /255
  6. Speed 065
    /255
§ IV

Sandslash through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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  • 01 KS

    Ken Sugimori

    Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

    3 cards
    Base era
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  • 02 AN

    Atsuko Nishida

    Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

    2 cards
    Base era → EX era
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  • 03 T

    TOKIYA

    TOKIYA has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2009 to 2020, with work appearing across Sun & Moon and XY, including Guardians Rising and SM Black Star Promos. The art leans energetic and playful, built on focused, action-forward compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

    2 cards
    Sun & Moon era
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  • 04 5G

    5ban Graphics

    5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

    1 card
    Sun & Moon era
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  • 05 AD

    Anesaki Dynamic

    Anesaki Dynamic has been credited on more than 100 Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into action-forward framing, focused character staging, and vibrant, high-contrast color that keeps scenes energetic and clear.

    1 card
    Sun & Moon era
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