Pokémon TCG Sandile (Basic Pokemon) Holofoil Card (Emerging Powers)

Name: Pokémon TCG Sandile (Basic Pokemon) Holofoil Card (Emerging Powers)
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A holographic Pokémon trading card featuring Sandile, card number 8/12, on a wooden floor.

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DESCRIPTION

A 'Basic' Pokémon trading card featuring the Pokémon Sandile, a Ground/Dark type crocodile-like creature. The card has a textured holofoil pattern on the illustration part of the card, indicating it's a 'reverse holofoil' or 'holo' variant. It demonstrates Sandile's 'Sand Tomb' attack, which deals 30 damage and prevents the defending Pokémon from retreating. The card details its HP (70), weakness (Grass x2), and retreat cost (two Colorless energy). It is card number 8/12 from a presumably smaller set, likely a theme deck exclusive or similar, and was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Egyptian MythologyAncient Egypt

Sandile, with its desert habitat and crocodile-like appearance, echoes figures like Sobek, the crocodile god of the Nile, known for strength and fertility, adapted into a desert-dwelling creature.

Japanese FolkloreTraditional Japan

The concept of 'kami' or spirits inhabiting natural elements is a core tenet, and Sandile can be seen as an embodyment of a desert or sand spirit, akin to many yokai representing natural forces.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading cards: A global ritual of connection and exchange, where enthusiasts seek to complete sets, find rare cards, and build personal collections.
•Strategic gameplay: Players engage in a ritualized battle using their collected cards, adhering to rules and developing tactics to outwit opponents.

Meaning Through Time

1990s (early TCG)

Primarily a game and collectible for children, often linked closely to the video game series.

2000s-2010s

Evolved into a more complex strategy game with a significant competitive scene, while retaining its collectible appeal.

2020s-present

Experienced a resurgence in mainstream popularity, attracting both new collectors/players and investors, with certain rare cards commanding extremely high values.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) was first introduced in Japan in 1996 and internationally in 1999. It quickly became a global phenomenon, allowing players to collect, trade, and battle using cards featuring creatures from the popular Pokémon video game series. Sandile was introduced in the ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Sandile's design is based on a gharial or crocodile, specifically a juvenile due to its small size, adapted to desert environments.

Ken Sugimori is a renowned Japanese video game designer, director, and artist who is best known as the main character designer and art director for the Pokémon franchise.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card features a smooth, glossy surface typical of trading cards. The illustration area has a holographic, shimmering finish with a distinct pattern, indicating a holofoil variant. The borders are a matte finish.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and thin, as expected for a standard trading card, made of cardstock.

Condition

The card appears to be in excellent condition, with no visible creases, surface scratches, or edge wear in the provided image. The corners appear sharp. The surface reflectivity of the holofoil is intact.