
Sandslash
HeartGold SoulSilver · 29/123 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
29/123
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Sandslash: Rarity & Collectibility
Sandslash 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 #29/123 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 Sandslash?
In 2026, a Near Mint Sandslash (Rare, HeartGold SoulSilver #29/123) changes hands at roughly $7.99, 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 $7.99, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.50. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $7.99, Lightly Played $4.47, Moderately Played $4.99, Heavily Played $4.36, Damaged $1.50 — 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 | $5.09 | $5.09 | $5.09 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $16.01 | $16.01 | $16.01 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.36 | $4.36 | $4.36 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.47 | $4.47 | $4.47 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 16 |
Collector Outlook for Sandslash
Sandslash holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Sandslash on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.





