Sandshrew
HeartGold SoulSilver · 79/123 · Common
Current Prices
Number
79/123
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Sandshrew: Rarity & Collectibility
Sandshrew in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #79/123 of the HeartGold SoulSilver 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 Sandshrew?
In 2026, a Near Mint Sandshrew (Common, HeartGold SoulSilver #79/123) changes hands at roughly $25.03, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $25.03, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.13. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $25.03, Lightly Played $9.63, Moderately Played $1.69, Heavily Played $2.86, Damaged $0.13 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $30.72 | $30.72 | $30.72 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.75 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.86 | $2.86 | $2.86 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.63 | $9.63 | $9.63 | 37 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.69 | $1.69 | $1.69 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $25.03 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 30 |
Collector Outlook for Sandshrew
As a Common, Sandshrew earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. 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 Sandshrew on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
