Sandslash #61
📉 Dip AlertFrom Mysterious Treasures, Sandslash (#61) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $5.13 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.
Sandslash #61 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Sandslash at a glance
- Trades around $5.13 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.15 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Set: Mysterious Treasures (Diamond & Pearl, 2007).
- Short-term trend -27.6% (7d vs 30d).
Sandslash price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandslash #61.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/29.
- Low
- $19.70
- Mid
- $22.23
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.19
- Mid
- $0.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/29.
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About Sandslash #61
Printed as #61 in Mysterious Treasures, Sandslash belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2007. The card carries 90 HP and Fighting typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $5.13, spanning $19.70–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #61 / 123
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Sandshrew
- Released
- 2007/08/01
Sandslash attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandslash #61 — the playability layer behind the price.
Spike Armor
During your opponent's next turn, if Sandslash is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Sandslash is Knocked Out), put 4 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Poison Spike
If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, that Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water +20
- Resistance
- Lightning -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Sandslash price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandslash #61.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($5.13), Normal ($0.48) — 2 versions in total.
In the $5.13 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $5.13 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Sandslash at a trend of €0.15, an average sold price of €0.24 and a near-mint floor of €0.04.
Sandslash price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.21, 27.6% below the 30-day average of €0.29.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.05, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.15.
Sandslash entered our price record on October 29, 2026 at $5.13. The full first-party history builds over the coming days.
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.
On a $5.13 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.15 via eBay's default tier, $4.18 on TCGplayer, $4.52 on Cardmarket, $4.27 on Whatnot and $5.13 selling directly — a $0.98 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, 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 Sandslash #61.
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 #61 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 $5.13 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 $51.10 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.1% 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 Mysterious Treasures
Within Mysterious Treasures it is the #70 most valuable of 70 tracked cards; the set median is $10.64.
It sits in the top 1% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lucario (#122), valued at $216.04.
What makes Sandslash valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Classic-era (2007) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Sandslash is a Fighting card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Uncommon rarity, Sandslash is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Sandslash
- Bulk lots of Sandslash can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Sandslash can realise well above the $19.70 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Sandslash has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Mysterious Treasures was released in 2007; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.13 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Sandslash value questions
How much is Sandslash worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $5.13 (low $19.70, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.15.
Will Sandslash hold its value?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-27.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Sandslash rare?
Sandslash is a Uncommon card from Mysterious Treasures (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Sandslash?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.13), Normal ($0.48). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Sandslash?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.13. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Sandslash's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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