Sandshrew
Small but tough.
What this card does
Sandshrew can use Dig Claws to do 10 damage with a Colorless Energy.
Mud-Slap costs Fighting and Colorless, dealing 20 damage.
Mud-Slap
No game text. (20 damage)
Sandshrew's Mud-Slap is useful for taking out Grass-type Pokémon. Its low HP means it's easy to take down but also quick to replace.
Attacks
Which deck it belongs in
Good in basic Pokémon decks as a fast attacker against Grass types, though be wary of its low health.
- •Quick attack
- •Effective against Grass
- •Low cost
- •Low HP
- •Dependent on basic Energy types
Pair Sandshrew with a Pokémon that can provide Colorless Energy to maximize its Mud-Slap attack.
Sandshrew uses its sharp claws to dig through the earth, making it a formidable burrower.
Sandshrew can be a good choice if your child's deck focuses on fighting-type attacks and counters grass weakness.
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