Sandshrew (Japanese)
Pokemon TCG Classic: Venusaur · 008/032 · None
Current Prices
Number
008/032
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Sandshrew (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Sandshrew (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #008/032 of the Pokemon TCG Classic: Venusaur 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Sandshrew (Japanese) (Common, Pokemon TCG Classic: Venusaur #008/032) changes hands at roughly $2.01, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Sandshrew (Japanese) is valued near $21.00 — about 10x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Sandshrew (Japanese): 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) Sandshrew (Japanese) sits around $21.00 — roughly 10x 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 $9.99, CGC 10 $24.99, CGC 9.5 $12.00 — 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 | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $21.00 | $20.50 | $21.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.01 | $2.11 | $2.25 | 85 |
Collector Outlook for Sandshrew (Japanese)
As a Common, Sandshrew (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. 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 Sandshrew (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
