Sandslash #21
As card #21 in Sandstorm, Sandslash is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $19.14 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.
Sandslash #21 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Sandslash at a glance
- 7-day average €1.21; 30-day average €1.26.
- Set: Sandstorm (EX, 2003).
- Live market value $19.14 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.45.
- Rare rarity.
Sandslash price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandslash #21.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $29.99
- Mid
- $37.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $1.99
- 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 #21
Sandstorm placed Sandslash at #21; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. A Fighting-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kouki Saitou; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $19.14, spanning $29.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #21 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Sandshrew
- Pokédex
- #28
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Sandslash attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandslash #21 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sand Swirl
Does 20 damage to each Defending Pokémon. The Defending Pokémon can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn.
Earthquake
Does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Sandslash price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandslash #21.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($19.14), Normal ($1.96) — 2 versions in total.
At $19.14 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $19.14 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.45, with an average sold price of €1.37 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.05.
Sandslash price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.21 over 7 days versus €1.26 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-4%).
Latest daily average €0.65 against a trend price of €1.45.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Sandslash, with a recorded low of $19.14 and high of $19.14; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Sandslash?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $19.14 market translates to a net of about $16.30 (eBay), $16.40 (TCGplayer), $17.83 (Cardmarket), $16.75 (Whatnot) or $19.14 (direct). That $2.84 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Sandslash #21.
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 #21 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 $19.14 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 $65.11 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-31.3% 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 Sandstorm
Within Sandstorm it is the #58 most valuable of 96 tracked cards; the set median is $26.38.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 41%.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Sandslash valuable
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- The Kouki Saitou artwork gives Sandslash appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Fighting typing means Sandslash has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Sandslash
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Sandslash 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 $19.14 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Sandslash can realise well above the $29.99 low end.
- Sandstorm was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Sandslash, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Sandslash value questions
How much is Sandslash worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $19.14 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $29.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.45.
Should I buy Sandslash?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-4.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Sandslash?
Sandslash is a Rare card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). 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 ($19.14), Normal ($1.96). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Sandslash sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $19.14. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Sandslash's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
Other Sandslash cards
Sandslash appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
