Dark Sandslash (Japanese)
Rocket Gang Strikes Back · 051/084 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
051/084
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Dark Sandslash (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Dark Sandslash (Japanese) is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #051/084 of the Rocket Gang Strikes Back 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 Dark Sandslash (Japanese)?
We are still gathering live data for Dark Sandslash (Japanese) (Rare, Rocket Gang Strikes Back #051/084) — its collectibility profile will update here as marketplace sales come in.
Graded Dark Sandslash (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. Top grades such as PSA 10, CGC 10 and BGS define the ceiling for Dark Sandslash (Japanese), and how thin that gem-mint population is decides how high it climbs. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $26.52 | $26.52 | $26.52 | 1 |
Collector Outlook for Dark Sandslash (Japanese)
Dark Sandslash (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Dark Sandslash (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
