Sandslash (Japanese)
SM9b: Full Metal Wall · 022/054 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
022/054
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Sandslash (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Sandslash (Japanese) is an Uncommon, slightly scarcer than the base cards but still widely available. Cataloged as Uncommon #022/054 of the SM9b: Full Metal Wall 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Sandslash (Japanese) (Uncommon, SM9b: Full Metal Wall #022/054) changes hands at roughly $1.00, 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 $1.00, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.75.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0 |
Collector Outlook for Sandslash (Japanese)
Sandslash (Japanese) is an Uncommon collectors gather while building toward the set's headline pulls. 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 Sandslash (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
