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Alolan Sandslash — Guardians Rising Pokémon card

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Alolan SandslashGuardians Rising #20 Pokémon Card

Guardians Rising·#20·2017

Alolan Sandslash, an iconic Ice/Steel-type regional variant from Generation VII, evolves from Alolan Sandshrew and holds significant cultural recognition for its unique adaptation to snowy environments. This specific card, #20 from the 2017 Guardians Rising set, is a regular rare that stands out for its strategic "Slush Rush" Ability and dynamic artwork. Here, visitors will discover everything from its Pokédex lore and powerful attacks with their energy costs to its specific weakness, resistance, and detailed edition history.

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Card Number
#20
Release Date
May 4, 2017
Language
EN
Set Code
SM2

Alolan Sandslash is a unique Ice/Steel-type Pokémon, a regional variant of the familiar Ground-type Sandslash, introduced in Generation VII with the Alola region. Unlike its Kantonian counterpart, which thrives in arid environments, Alolan Sandslash adapted to the snowy mountain peaks of Alola. Its body is covered in razor-sharp ice spikes, which it uses for both offense and defense, and its claws are made of steel, allowing it to dig through thick snow and ice with ease. This adaptation is a direct result of fleeing a volcanic eruption, as described in its Pokédex entry, leading it to settle in a cold, snowy habitat. In the games, it evolves from Alolan Sandshrew when exposed to an Ice Stone. Its typing gives it an interesting set of matchups, being resistant to Ice, Psychic, Flying, Bug, Fairy, Dragon, and Normal, but having a glaring 4x weakness to Fire and a 2x weakness to Fighting and Ground. In the anime, Alolan Sandslash has made appearances showcasing its agility and power in its icy environment. Its distinctive appearance and unique typing make it a fan favorite among regional variants, highlighting the diverse adaptations Pokémon can undergo. Its behavior often involves racing through snowfields, creating sprays of snow, which is depicted in its various card artworks.

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