Sandslash #29
🔥 Hot MoveSandslash is card #29 from HeartGold SoulSilver, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $6.75 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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 Sandslash #29 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Sandslash at a glance
- Trades around $6.75 on TCGplayer.
- HeartGold SoulSilver, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.96.
- Rare rarity.
- Recent averages: €1.08 (7d), €0.88 (30d).
Sandslash price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandslash #29.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.64
- Mid
- $11.81
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $3.01
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Sandslash #29
Card #29 of HeartGold SoulSilver is Sandslash, a classic-era Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series (2010). A Fighting-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Yukiko Baba and currently trades at $6.75 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $8.64 to —.
“If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day.”
Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #29 card.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #29 / 123
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Yukiko Baba
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Sandshrew
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Sandslash attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandslash #29 — the playability layer behind the price.
Poison Sting
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Fury Swipes
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Resistance
- Lightning -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Sandslash price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandslash #29.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $6.75, Normal at $3.02.
$6.75 gives Sandslash real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $6.75 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Sandslash trends at €0.96 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.81, lowest NM €0.05).
Sandslash price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1.08, 22.7% above the 30-day average of €0.88.
Single-day average: €1.00; Cardmarket trend price €0.96.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $6.75–$6.75. The most recent snapshot of $6.75 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Sandslash?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.75 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.56 via eBay's default tier, $5.59 on TCGplayer, $6.06 on Cardmarket, $5.71 on Whatnot and $6.75 selling directly — a $1.19 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Sandslash 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 Sandslash #29.
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 Sandslash?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sandslash #29 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Sandslash #29.
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 $6.75 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.72 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-61.0% 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.
Sandslash within HeartGold SoulSilver
Sandslash ranks #98 of 106 tracked HeartGold SoulSilver cards by market value, against a set median of $20.68.
It sits in the top 8% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Sandslash valuable
- Sandslash is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its Fighting typing means Sandslash has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Classic-era (2010) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- The Yukiko Baba artwork gives Sandslash appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Sandslash
- For Sandslash, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.08 and €0.88) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Sandslash can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Sandslash can realise well above the $8.64 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $6.75 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Sandslash value questions
What is the value of Sandslash?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $6.75 (low $8.64, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.96.
Should I buy Sandslash?
Short-term momentum is rising (+22.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Sandslash?
Sandslash is a Rare 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.
What print variants exist for Sandslash?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.75), Normal ($3.02). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Sandslash?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.75. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Sandslash cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare 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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