Sandslash
Sandstorm · 21/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
21/100
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 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 #21/100 of the Sandstorm 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, Sandstorm #21/100) changes hands at roughly $7.49, 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 $7.49, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.99. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $7.49, Lightly Played $6.52, Moderately Played $3.94, Heavily Played $3.00, Damaged $1.99 — 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 | $12.34 | $12.34 | $12.34 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.01 | $9.01 | $9.01 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.52 | $6.52 | $6.52 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.94 | $3.94 | $3.94 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.49 | $7.49 | $7.49 | 24 |
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.
