Pokémon · Sun & Moon
Alolan Sandslash
Ultra Prism · #29 · Rare · 2018
Listings
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From
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Market reference
$0.44
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Current listings on The Game Traders
No active listings for this card right now.
Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 29 / 178
- Release year
- 2018
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 120
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Alolan Sandshrew
- Retreat cost
- 1 energy
- Illustrator
- Anesaki Dynamic
- Pokédex #
- 28
- Series
- Sun & Moon
About this card
"This Pokémon's steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well."
Spike Armor — 30
During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 6 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
[Water · Colorless · Colorless]Frost Breath — 90
Weakness: Metal ×2
Retreat cost: Colorless
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
View calendar →Tournaments and releases relevant to Alolan Sandslash or Ultra Prism.
Recent tournament results
View calendar →Tournaments from the past 30 days where Alolan Sandslash was legal.
Tournament play
Decklist data from the past 30 days of competitive Pokémon TCG tournaments (sourced from Limitless TCG).
Recent decks
1
ran Alolan Sandslash
Tournaments scanned
241
past 30 days
Competitive note
Occasional competitive appearance.
Top decks running Alolan Sandslash
- 1Water1 deck
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 2026/06/07| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.09 | $0.48 | $19.98 | $0.44 | — |
| Reverse Holofoil | $0.29 | $0.80 | $19.98 | $0.80 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/03/11| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €0.14 |
| 7-day average | €0.37 |
| 30-day average | €0.31 |
| Low | €0.02 |
| Trend price | €0.38 |
| Low (excellent+) | €0.05 |
| Reverse holo low | €0.20 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €1.00 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €0.64 |
| reverseHoloSell | €0.62 |
| averageSellPrice | €0.39 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €0.60 |
| Reverse holo trend | €0.65 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Alolan Sandslash is real?
Alolan 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 Alolan Sandslash worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Alolan Sandslash is $0.44; 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 Alolan Sandslash from?
Alolan Sandslash is from the Pokémon set "Ultra Prism" in the Sun & Moon series, released in 2018.
What rarity is Alolan Sandslash?
Alolan Sandslash is a Rare card in the Ultra Prism set.
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Other Alolan Sandslash printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
