Alolan Sandslash #SM18
As card #SM18 in SM Black Star Promos, Alolan Sandslash is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $21.65 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Alolan Sandslash #SM18. Sell on your own schedule.
Alolan Sandslash at a glance
- No published price history.
- Set: SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon, 2017).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $21.65 for the Holofoil print.
- Rare rarity.
Alolan Sandslash price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Alolan Sandslash #SM18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $21.68
- Mid
- $51.99
- High
- —
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About Alolan Sandslash #SM18
SM Black Star Promos placed Alolan Sandslash at #SM18; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2017 within the Sun & Moon series. A Water-type (110 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by TOKIYA and currently trades at $21.65 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $21.68 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM18 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- TOKIYA
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Alolan Sandshrew
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Alolan Sandslash attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Alolan Sandslash #SM18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Slush Rush
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may draw a card.
Smash Turn
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Slush Rush
- Attacks
- 1
Alolan Sandslash price analysis
What drives the current market value of Alolan Sandslash #SM18.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $21.65.
This $21.65 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $21.65, Alolan Sandslash draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Alolan Sandslash, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Alolan Sandslash price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Alolan Sandslash has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $21.65 to $21.65; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
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 Alolan Sandslash?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Alolan Sandslash at $21.65 nets roughly $18.48 on eBay, $18.59 on TCGplayer, $20.22 via Cardmarket, $18.99 on Whatnot or $21.65 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.17.
As a rare card, Alolan 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 Alolan Sandslash #SM18.
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 Alolan Sandslash?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Alolan Sandslash #SM18 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Alolan Sandslash #SM18.
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 $21.65 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $7.08 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $67.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-18.8% 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.
Alolan Sandslash within SM Black Star Promos
By market value Alolan Sandslash sits at #69 of 164 in SM Black Star Promos (set median $17.55).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 59%.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Alolan Sandslash valuable
- The TOKIYA artwork gives Alolan Sandslash appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Alolan Sandslash is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Alolan Sandslash is a modern-era card (2017); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- At $21.65 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Alolan Sandslash is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Alolan Sandslash
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- SM Black Star Promos was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $21.65 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Alolan 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 Alolan Sandslash can realise well above the $21.68 low end.
Alolan Sandslash value questions
What is the value of Alolan Sandslash?
The current TCGplayer market value is $21.65 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $21.68 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Alolan Sandslash?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Alolan Sandslash?
Alolan Sandslash is a Rare card from SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon series, 2017). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Alolan Sandslash have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($21.65). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Alolan Sandslash?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $21.65. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Alolan Sandslash's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by TOKIYA also matters to collector demand.
