Pokémon · Platinum
Sandslash
Supreme Victors · #42 · Rare · 2009
Listings
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From
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Market reference
$2.22
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Current listings on The Game Traders
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 42 / 153
- Release year
- 2009
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 90
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Sandshrew
- Retreat cost
- 1 energy
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- Pokédex #
- 28
- Series
- Platinum
About this card
"It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage."
Poké-Power: Dig Down
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may look at the top 5 cards in your deck. Choose as many Fighting Energy cards as you like, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Put the other cards back on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Sandslash is affected by a Special Condition.
[Fighting · Colorless · Colorless]Needle — 40
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.
Weakness: Water +20
Resistance: Lightning -20
Retreat cost: Colorless
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/06/09| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.80 | $1.18 | $28.10 | $2.22 | — |
| Reverse Holofoil | $14.99 | $18.00 | $96.75 | $2.99 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/03/11| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €2.00 |
| 7-day average | €1.77 |
| 30-day average | €1.42 |
| Low | €0.20 |
| Trend price | €1.69 |
| Low (excellent+) | €0.75 |
| Reverse holo low | €0.50 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €2.75 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €1.71 |
| reverseHoloSell | €5.00 |
| averageSellPrice | €3.00 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €1.72 |
| Reverse holo trend | €1.87 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Sandslash is real?
Sandslash is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Sandslash worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Sandslash is $2.22; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Sandslash from?
Sandslash is from the Pokémon set "Supreme Victors" in the Platinum series, released in 2009.
What rarity is Sandslash?
Sandslash is a Rare card in the Supreme Victors set.
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Other Sandslash printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
