Alolan SandshrewCosmic Eclipse #137 Pokémon Card

Alolan Sandshrew is the Ice/Steel-type regional variant of the Ground-type Sandshrew, a beloved Pokémon from the first generation. This unique adaptation hails from the Alola region, where it fled from volcanic eruptions and adapted to a life in snowy mountains. Its original Kanto form is a desert dweller, known for its ability to curl into a ball and roll at high speeds. The Alolan Sandshrew's ice shell is incredibly hard, likened to steel, providing excellent defense against predators and harsh environments. It typically feeds on berries and other plant matter found in its frigid habitat. In the games, Alolan Sandshrew evolves into Alolan Sandslash when exposed to an Ice Stone, gaining further enhanced ice and steel attributes. Its dual typing offers a fascinating blend of resistances and weaknesses, being strong against Fairy, Ice, Flying, Poison, Normal, and Psychic, but vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground types. Alolan Sandshrew's distinctive appearance and lore have made it a popular variant, often featured in promotional material and merchandise for the Alola region, showcasing the diverse ecological adaptations within the Pokémon world.