Sandslash #93
Sandslash is card #93 from Skyridge, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $77.03 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 #93 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Sandslash at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- Short-term trend 5.7% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $77.03 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket values it at €2.98 (EUR).
- Skyridge, E-Card series, 2003.
Sandslash price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandslash #93.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $85.00
- Mid
- $94.13
- High
- —
- Low
- $14.69
- Mid
- $18.79
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Sandslash #93
Card #93 of Skyridge is Sandslash, a classic-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2003). It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Miki Tanaka illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $77.03, with listings from $85.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #93 / 144
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Sandshrew
- Pokédex
- #28
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Sandslash attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandslash #93 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sand Trap
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose up to 2 of them. This attack does 10 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Poison Needle Rush
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads. If you get at least 1 heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Resistance
- Lightning -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Sandslash price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandslash #93.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $77.03, Normal at $16.62.
This $77.03 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $77.03, Sandslash draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Sandslash trends at €2.98 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.94, lowest NM €0.50).
Sandslash price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €2.78, 5.7% above the 30-day average of €2.63.
Single-day average: €2.97; Cardmarket trend price €2.98.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Sandslash, with a recorded low of $77.03 and high of $77.03; 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 · 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.
The $77.03 market translates to a net of about $66.52 (eBay), $66.91 (TCGplayer), $72.83 (Cardmarket), $68.33 (Whatnot) or $77.03 (direct). That $10.51 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Sandslash #93.
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 #93 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Sandslash #93.
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 $77.03 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $161.04 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $27.01. You need a graded sale of $123.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $63.17 (54.0% 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 Skyridge
Sandslash ranks #101 of 170 tracked Skyridge cards by market value, against a set median of $88.24.
It sits in the top 41% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Sandslash valuable
- At Common rarity, Sandslash is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era cards like Sandslash (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Priced at $77.03 with thin supply, Sandslash sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Miki Tanaka illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Fighting typing means Sandslash has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Sandslash
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $77.03 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Sandslash can realise well above the $85.00 low end.
- For Sandslash, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Sandslash has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Skyridge was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Sandslash value questions
How much is Sandslash worth?
Sandslash trades near $77.03 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $85.00–—; Cardmarket shows €2.98.
Is Sandslash a good investment?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (5.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Sandslash rare?
Sandslash is a Common card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Sandslash are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($77.03), Normal ($16.62). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Sandslash?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $77.03. 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 Common rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
Other Sandslash cards
Sandslash appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
