Sandslash (Delta Species)
Delta Species · 27/113 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Delta SpeciesNumber
27/113
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Sandslash (Delta Species): Rarity & Collectibility
Sandslash (Delta Species) in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #27/113 of the Delta Species set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Sandslash (Delta Species)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Sandslash (Delta Species) (Rare, Delta Species #27/113) changes hands at roughly $20.99, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $20.99, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $7.59. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $20.99, Lightly Played $20.64, Moderately Played $19.03, Heavily Played $9.14, Damaged $7.59 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Sandslash (Delta Species) is valued near $140.00 — about 6.7x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Sandslash (Delta Species): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Sandslash (Delta Species) sits around $140.00 — roughly 6.7x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $90.00, PSA 8 $39.99 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $37.89 | $37.89 | $37.89 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.59 | $7.59 | $7.59 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.14 | $12.61 | $12.61 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.64 | $20.64 | $20.64 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $19.03 | $19.03 | $19.03 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | 39 |
Collector Outlook for Sandslash (Delta Species)
Sandslash (Delta Species) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Sandslash (Delta Species) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
