Sandy Shocks ex #159
📉 Dip AlertAs card #159 in Prismatic Evolutions, Sandy Shocks ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card worth about $23.16 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.
Sandy Shocks ex #159 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Sandy Shocks ex at a glance
- Recent averages: €24.92 (7d), €29.04 (30d).
- Set: Prismatic Evolutions (Scarlet & Violet, 2025).
- Special Illustration Rare rarity.
- Current TCGplayer market value $23.16 (Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €22.17.
Sandy Shocks ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandy Shocks ex #159.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $20.00
- Mid
- $24.90
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Sandy Shocks ex #159
Sandy Shocks ex is the #159 of 131 card in Prismatic Evolutions, a contemporary set released in 2025 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 220 HP, printed as Basic, ex.
Artwork is by Tetsu Kayama; the Holofoil printing sits around $23.16, spanning $20.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Prismatic Evolutions
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #159 / 131
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Tetsu Kayama
- HP
- 220
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic, ex
- Released
- 2025/01/17
Sandy Shocks ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandy Shocks ex #159 — the playability layer behind the price.
Magnetic Absorption
Once during your turn, if your opponent has 4 or fewer Prize cards remaining, you may attach a Basic {F} Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Earthen Spike
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Magnetic Absorption
- Attacks
- 1
Sandy Shocks ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandy Shocks ex #159.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($23.16) — 1 version in total.
At $23.16, Sandy Shocks ex draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $23.16, Sandy Shocks ex draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Sandy Shocks ex at a trend of €22.17, an average sold price of €27.68 and a near-mint floor of €19.00.
Sandy Shocks ex price history & movement
Recent sales average €24.92 over 7 days versus €29.04 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-14.2%).
Single-day average: €19.95; Cardmarket trend price €22.17.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $23.16–$23.56. The most recent snapshot of $23.16 sits 0% up that range, 1.7% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.7%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Sandy Shocks ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $23.16 market translates to a net of about $19.79 (eBay), $19.91 (TCGplayer), $21.65 (Cardmarket), $20.34 (Whatnot) or $23.16 (direct). That $3.37 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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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 Sandy Shocks ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sandy Shocks ex #159 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $23.16 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $10.37 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.14 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-15.9% 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.
Sandy Shocks ex within Prismatic Evolutions
Within Prismatic Evolutions it is the #22 most valuable of 39 tracked cards; the set median is $28.71.
It sits in the top 46% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Umbreon ex (#161), valued at $1,198.39.
What makes Sandy Shocks ex valuable
- Artwork by Tetsu Kayama is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Sandy Shocks ex is a Fighting card with 220 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Priced at $23.16 with steady supply, Sandy Shocks ex sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Special Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Contemporary (2025) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
Buying & selling Sandy Shocks ex
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Sandy Shocks ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $23.16 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Prismatic Evolutions was released in 2025; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Sandy Shocks ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $23.16 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Sandy Shocks ex value questions
How much is Sandy Shocks ex worth?
Sandy Shocks ex trades near $23.16 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $20.00–—; Cardmarket shows €22.17.
Is Sandy Shocks ex a good investment?
As a contemporary Special Illustration Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-14.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Sandy Shocks ex rare?
Sandy Shocks ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Prismatic Evolutions (Scarlet & Violet series, 2025). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Sandy Shocks ex are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($23.16). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Sandy Shocks ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $23.16. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Sandy Shocks ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Tetsu Kayama also matters to collector demand.
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