Sandshrew

サンド · Sabelette

SANDSHREW has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The POKéMON can roll into a ball that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep.

Type: Ground
Stage: 1 of 2

Category: Mouse Pokémon
Japanese: サンド
Height: 0.6 m
Weight: 12.0 kg
Habitat: Rough-terrain
Color: Yellow
Shape: Upright

§ I

Evolution & biology

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

#0027

Sandshrew

Stage 1

Base form

#0028

Sandslash

Stage 2

From Sandshrew

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 050

/255
Attack 075

/255
Defense 085

/255
Sp. Atk 020

/255
Sp. Def 030

/255
Speed 040

/255

§ III

Best Sandshrew cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 25 cards.

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§ IV

Sandshrew 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.

7 cards
Base era → XY era
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02 SN

Shin Nagasawa

Shin Nagasawa has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2009 to 2025, with work appearing across Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans into action-forward clarity—vibrant, contrasting color and focused, character-led staging.

2 cards
Sun & Moon era
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03 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.

1 card
EX era
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04 HI

Hideki Ishikawa

Hideki Ishikawa has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Sun & Moon, including Fusion Strike and Cosmic Eclipse. The art leans anime-forward, vibrant, and character-focused, with balanced, action-ready framing.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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05 K

kodama

kodama has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet. The work favors vibrant, colorful staging with balanced compositions, playful energy, and clear character-forward framing.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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