Sandshrew #79
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #79 in HeartGold SoulSilver, Sandshrew is a Common Pokémon card worth about $33.51 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Sandshrew #79 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Sandshrew at a glance
- Short-term trend 12.5% (7d vs 30d).
- Set: HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver, 2010).
- Cardmarket values it at €0.14 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Live market value $33.51 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Sandshrew price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandshrew #79.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $16.80
- Mid
- $44.66
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.10
- Mid
- $0.71
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Sandshrew #79
Card #79 of HeartGold SoulSilver is Sandshrew, a classic-era Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series (2010). A Fighting-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Yukiko Baba illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $33.51, with listings from $16.80 to —.
“Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.”
Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #79 card.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #79 / 123
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Yukiko Baba
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Sandshrew attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandshrew #79 — the playability layer behind the price.
Defense Curl
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Sandshrew by attacks during your opponent’s next turn.
Rollout
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Resistance
- Lightning -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Sandshrew price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandshrew #79.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($33.51), Normal ($1.01).
At $33.51, Sandshrew draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $33.51 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.14, with an average sold price of €0.15 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Sandshrew price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.18 over 7 days versus €0.16 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+12.5%).
Latest daily average €0.13 against a trend price of €0.14.
Sandshrew has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $33.51 to $33.51; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Sandshrew?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $33.51 market translates to a net of about $28.77 (eBay), $28.94 (TCGplayer), $31.48 (Cardmarket), $29.56 (Whatnot) or $33.51 (direct). That $4.74 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Sandshrew sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Sandshrew #79.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Sandshrew?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sandshrew #79 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Sandshrew #79.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $33.51 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $32.89 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $79.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $0.70 (1.0% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Sandshrew within HeartGold SoulSilver
Sandshrew ranks #32 of 106 tracked HeartGold SoulSilver cards by market value, against a set median of $20.68.
It sits in the top 71% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Sandshrew valuable
- At Common rarity, Sandshrew is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Yukiko Baba artwork gives Sandshrew appeal beyond pure playability.
- Sandshrew is a Fighting card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Classic-era cards like Sandshrew (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- A $33.51 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Sandshrew
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $33.51 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Sandshrew, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Sandshrew can realise well above the $16.80 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Sandshrew has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.18 and €0.16) to time entries and exits.
Sandshrew value questions
What is the value of Sandshrew?
Sandshrew trades near $33.51 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $16.80–—; Cardmarket shows €0.14.
Will Sandshrew hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Sandshrew?
Sandshrew is a Common card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Sandshrew are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($33.51), Normal ($1.01). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Sandshrew?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $33.51. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Sandshrew's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Yukiko Baba also matters to collector demand.
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