Sandshrew #82
From Delta Species, Sandshrew (#82) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $87.71 on TCGplayer today.
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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 #82 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Sandshrew at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Cardmarket trend price €2.65.
- Delta Species, EX series, 2005.
- Live market value $87.71 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Short-term trend 0.0% (7d vs 30d).
Sandshrew price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandshrew #82.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $54.10
- Mid
- $384.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.08
- Mid
- $5.24
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Sandshrew #82
Sandshrew is the #82 of 113 card in Delta Species, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. A Water-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya and currently trades at $87.71 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $54.10 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #82 / 113
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #27
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Sandshrew attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandshrew #82 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Sandshrew price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandshrew #82.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($87.71), Normal ($5.08) — 2 versions in total.
A $87.71 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $87.71 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 €2.65, with an average sold price of €2.19 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Sandshrew price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €2.09 against a 30-day average of €2.09 (+0%).
Single-day average: €4.95; Cardmarket trend price €2.65.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Sandshrew, with a recorded low of $85.14 and high of $87.71; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.4% 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 Sandshrew?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $87.71 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $75.79 via eBay's default tier, $76.23 on TCGplayer, $82.97 on Cardmarket, $77.85 on Whatnot and $87.71 selling directly — a $11.92 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
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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 Sandshrew?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sandshrew #82 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 $87.71 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $188.92 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $36.31. You need a graded sale of $133.69 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $76.65 (60.0% 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 Delta Species
Within Delta Species it is the #33 most valuable of 111 tracked cards; the set median is $44.49.
That is 97% above the middle of the set — a top-71% position.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Sandshrew valuable
- At Common rarity, Sandshrew is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era cards like Sandshrew (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- The Tomokazu Komiya artwork gives Sandshrew appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Water typing means Sandshrew has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At $87.71 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Sandshrew
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Sandshrew 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 $87.71 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 Sandshrew can realise well above the $54.10 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.09 and €2.09) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Sandshrew can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Sandshrew value questions
What is the value of Sandshrew?
Sandshrew trades near $87.71 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $54.10–—; Cardmarket shows €2.65.
Should I buy Sandshrew?
As a classic-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term (0.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Sandshrew rare?
Sandshrew is a Common card from Delta Species (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Sandshrew are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($87.71), Normal ($5.08). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Sandshrew?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $87.71. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Sandshrew cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya also matters to collector demand.
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