Sandile #8
📉 Dip AlertFrom Macdonald's Collection 2011, Sandile (#8) is a Unknown Pokémon card valued at $10.85 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.
Sandile #8 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Sandile at a glance
- Set: Macdonald's Collection 2011 (McDonald's Collection, 2011).
- Rarity: Unknown.
- Live market value $10.85 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.96.
- Short-term trend -32.5% (7d vs 30d).
Sandile price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandile #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.50
- Mid
- $8.18
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Sandile #8
Card #8 of Macdonald's Collection 2011 is Sandile, a modern-era Pokémon card from the McDonald's Collection series (2011). A Fighting-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $10.85 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $2.50 to —.
“It moves along below the sand’s surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.”
Printed flavour text on the Macdonald's Collection 2011 #8 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2011
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #8 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #551
- Released
- 2011/06/17
Sandile attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandile #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sand Tomb
The Defending Pokémon can’t retreat during your opponent’s next turn.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Sandile price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandile #8.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $10.85.
At $10.85 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $10.85 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Sandile trends at €0.96 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.10, lowest NM €0.03).
Sandile price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.83 over 7 days versus €1.23 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-32.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.95, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.96.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Sandile, with a recorded low of $10.81 and high of $10.85; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.1%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Sandile?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $10.85 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $9.11 via eBay's default tier, $9.17 on TCGplayer, $9.96 on Cardmarket, $9.37 on Whatnot and $10.85 selling directly — a $1.74 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
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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 Sandile?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sandile #8 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 $10.85 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 $56.83 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-49.6% 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.
Sandile within Macdonald's Collection 2011
Within Macdonald's Collection 2011 it is the #3 most valuable of 10 tracked cards; the set median is $8.61.
That is 26% above the middle of the set — a top-80% position.
The set's top card is Oshawott (#4), valued at $19.29.
What makes Sandile valuable
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Sandile is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Modern (2011) sets are heavily collected, making Sandile's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- With steady supply, Sandile is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- At Unknown rarity, Sandile is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Sandile
- Macdonald's Collection 2011 was released in 2011; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Sandile can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $10.85 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $10.85 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Sandile can realise well above the $2.50 low end.
Sandile value questions
What is Sandile #8 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $10.85 (low $2.50, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.96.
Is Sandile a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Unknown rarity and the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Sandile rare?
Sandile is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2011 (McDonald's Collection series, 2011). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Sandile are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($10.85). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Sandile?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.85. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Sandile's value?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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