Alolan Sandslash

Alolan Sandslash

Selected Masterpiece • 20/145
Artist TOKIYA
Market Price $0.59
Guardians Rising Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Alolan Sandslash in a dynamic moment, racing through a snowy landscape, its sharp, icy quills glistening under the light. The swirling snow around it adds a sense of movement and energy, capturing the Pokémon's agility and determination. As it navigates the snowy terrain, there’s a feeling of both urgency and freedom, as if it is embracing the chill of its environment. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of nature as well as the resilience of this unique Pokémon.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Artist TOKIYA
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
05/05/2017

Smash Turn

50

Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost