Sandile #216
As card #216 in Scarlet & Violet, Sandile is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card worth about $6.15 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.
Sandile #216 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Sandile at a glance
- From Scarlet & Violet (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
- Rarity: Illustration Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €4.23 (EUR).
- 7-day average €4.50; 30-day average €4.61.
- Trades around $6.15 on TCGplayer.
Sandile price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sandile #216.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.47
- Mid
- $6.28
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Sandile #216
Scarlet & Violet placed Sandile at #216; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2023 within the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Basic.
Nurikabe illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $6.15, with listings from $4.47 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #216 / 198
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Nurikabe
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2023/03/31
Sandile attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sandile #216 — the playability layer behind the price.
Gnaw
Ram
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Sandile price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sandile #216.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($6.15).
At $6.15 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $6.15 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €4.23, with an average sold price of €4.48 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.39.
Sandile price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €4.50, 2.4% below the 30-day average of €4.61.
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.49, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €4.23.
Sandile has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $5.71 to $6.27; the latest value sits at 79% of that recorded range and 1.9% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 4.8%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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.
The $6.15 market translates to a net of about $5.04 (eBay), $5.07 (TCGplayer), $5.49 (Cardmarket), $5.18 (Whatnot) or $6.15 (direct). That $1.11 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Sandile #216.
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 #216 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 $6.15 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 $52.13 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.9% 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 Scarlet & Violet
By market value Sandile sits at #30 of 35 in Scarlet & Violet (set median $11.64).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 17%.
The set's top card is Gardevoir ex (#245), valued at $67.90.
What makes Sandile valuable
- The Nurikabe artwork gives Sandile appeal beyond pure playability.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Illustration Rare status puts Sandile among the scarcer pulls in Scarlet & Violet.
- Its Fighting typing means Sandile has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Sandile
- For Sandile, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.50 and €4.61) to time entries and exits.
- Scarlet & Violet was released in 2023; 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 $6.15 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Sandile value questions
What is Sandile #216 worth?
Sandile trades near $6.15 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $4.47–—; Cardmarket shows €4.23.
Should I buy Sandile?
Short-term momentum is steady (-2.4%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Sandile rare?
Sandile is a Illustration Rare card from Scarlet & Violet (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Sandile are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.15). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Sandile sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.15. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Sandile cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Nurikabe also matters to collector demand.
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