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Dark Sandslash Team Rocket Returns 2004
Card · Team Rocket Returns · 2004

Dark Sandslash

$69.69 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Rare Darkness
Curatorial Commentary

The card depicts Dark Sandslash poised in a dynamic stance, its sharp claws gleaming under a muted backdrop that hints at a shadowy environment. This Pokémon exudes a sense of quiet intensity, ready to defend itself against any threats that may lurk nearby. The illustration captures a moment filled with tension, as if Dark Sandslash is both aware of its surroundings and prepared to strike back. The overall scene evokes a blend of caution and determination, reflecting the essence of this formidable creature.

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Catalogue plate № 18/109
Identity
PokémonSandslash
TypeDarkness
RarityRare
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Year2004
Plate №18/109
Composition
StyleDetailedDynamicTraditional
MoodIntenseMysterious
CompositionBalancedForeground Focus
PaletteContrastingEarth Tones
Game mechanics
HP 70
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Sandshrew
Weakness Grass ×2
Swift 50

This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.