Sandslash

Sandslash

Selected Masterpiece • 98/167
Artist Nisota Niso
Market Price $0.16
Twilight Masquerade Scarlet & Violet 2024
The Illustrator

Nisota Niso

Nisota Niso has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2019 to 2025, spanning Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield releases. The work leans into vibrant, contrasting color and action-forward framing, with playful energy and clear character-focused staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this moment captured on the Sandslash card, the Pokémon is poised in a dynamic stance, surrounded by swirling sand and debris. Its sharp claws are visible, hinting at its readiness to dig or strike, embodying both agility and strength. The background suggests a desert landscape, adding to the sense of movement and urgency in the scene. Sandslash feels like a determined character, fully engaged in its environment, ready to face any challenge that comes its way.”

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 20, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Fighting
Era
Scarlet & Violet
Release
24/05/2024

Dig Claws

30

Earthquake

120

This attack also does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost