Sandslash #42
📉 Dip AlertAs card #42 in Supreme Victors, Sandslash is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $5.88 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 #42 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Sandslash at a glance
- Supreme Victors, Platinum series, 2009.
- Recent averages: €1.07 (7d), €1.40 (30d).
- Trades around $5.88 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.26 (EUR).
- Rare rarity.
Sandslash price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandslash #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/29.
- Low
- $4.21
- Mid
- $9.37
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.80
- Mid
- $1.30
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/29.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Sandslash #42
Card #42 of Supreme Victors is Sandslash, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Platinum series (2009). The card carries 90 HP and Fighting typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $5.88, with listings from $4.21 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Supreme Victors
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #42 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Sandshrew
- Released
- 2009/08/19
Sandslash attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandslash #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dig Down
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may look at the top 5 cards of your deck. Choose as many Fighting Energy cards as you like, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Put the other cards back on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Sandslash is affected by a Special Condition.
Needle
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water +20
- Resistance
- Lightning -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Dig Down
- Attacks
- 1
Sandslash price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandslash #42.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($5.88), Normal ($3.57).
In the $5.88 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $5.88 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Sandslash at a trend of €1.26, an average sold price of €1.00 and a near-mint floor of €0.19.
Sandslash price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €1.07 against a 30-day average of €1.40 (-23.6%).
Single-day average: €1.50; Cardmarket trend price €1.26.
Tracking history for Sandslash begins October 29, 2026 with a recorded market value of $5.88; the high/low, drawdown and volatility fingerprint builds from the second daily snapshot.
Cardmarket averages
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 $5.88 market translates to a net of about $4.80 (eBay), $4.83 (TCGplayer), $5.24 (Cardmarket), $4.94 (Whatnot) or $5.88 (direct). That $1.08 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
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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 Sandslash?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sandslash #42 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 $5.88 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 $51.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-63.7% 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 Supreme Victors
Sandslash ranks #93 of 101 tracked Supreme Victors cards by market value, against a set median of $19.95.
It sits in the top 9% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard G (#143), valued at $450.72.
What makes Sandslash valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Its Fighting typing means Sandslash has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Sandslash is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Sandslash comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Sandslash
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Sandslash can realise well above the $4.21 low end.
- Supreme Victors was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.07 and €1.40) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.88 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.88 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Sandslash value questions
What is the value of Sandslash?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.88 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $4.21 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.26.
Will Sandslash hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-23.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Sandslash?
Sandslash is a Rare card from Supreme Victors (Platinum series, 2009). 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 ($5.88), Normal ($3.57). 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 $5.88. 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 Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
Other Sandslash cards
Sandslash appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
