Sandshrew #74
📉 Dip AlertAs card #74 in Team Rocket Returns, Sandshrew is a Common Pokémon card worth about $62.85 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.
Sandshrew #74 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Sandshrew at a glance
- Short-term trend -56.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.15.
- Current TCGplayer market value $62.85 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity: Common.
Sandshrew price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandshrew #74.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $88.00
- Mid
- $199.69
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.85
- Mid
- $2.23
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Sandshrew #74
Sandshrew is the #74 of 109 card in Team Rocket Returns, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. A Fighting-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and currently trades at $62.85 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $88.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #74 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #27
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Sandshrew attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandshrew #74 — the playability layer behind the price.
Rear Kick
Swift
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Sandshrew price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandshrew #74.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $62.85, Normal at $2.49.
A $62.85 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $62.85 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.15, with an average sold price of €0.71 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Sandshrew price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.46, 56.2% below the 30-day average of €1.05.
Latest daily average €0.50 against a trend price of €0.15.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Sandshrew, with a recorded low of $62.85 and high of $62.85; current value is at 100% of that 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 Sandshrew?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $62.85 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $54.22 via eBay's default tier, $54.54 on TCGplayer, $59.36 on Cardmarket, $55.70 on Whatnot and $62.85 selling directly — a $8.63 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 Sandshrew #74.
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 Sandshrew?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sandshrew #74 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 $62.85 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $124.04 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $14.68. You need a graded sale of $108.83 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $45.29 (44.0% 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.
Sandshrew within Team Rocket Returns
By market value Sandshrew sits at #74 of 106 in Team Rocket Returns (set median $79.82).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 31%.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Sandshrew valuable
- The Atsuko Nishida artwork gives Sandshrew appeal beyond pure playability.
- A $62.85 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Classic-era cards like Sandshrew (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Sandshrew is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At Common rarity, Sandshrew is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Sandshrew
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Sandshrew has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Sandshrew, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $62.85 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $62.85 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Sandshrew can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Sandshrew value questions
What is Sandshrew #74 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $62.85 (low $88.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.15.
Is Sandshrew a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Sandshrew rare?
Sandshrew is a Common card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Sandshrew?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($62.85), Normal ($2.49). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Sandshrew sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $62.85. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Sandshrew's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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