National Pokédex #0028
Sandslash Pokémon cards
There are 25 Sandslash cards in the English Pokémon TCG, printed across 23 sets from 1999 to 2025. The most valuable is Dark Sandslash #18 from Team Rocket Returns at about $85.00 raw and ungraded; the cheapest priced Sandslash card is Sandslash #132 (Fusion Strike) at $0.07. Sandslash is #0028 in the National Pokédex.
- Cards
- 25
- Sets
- 23
- Years
- 1999–2025
- Top price
- $85.00
- Median
- $1.45
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Most valuable Sandslash cards
| Rank | Card | Set | Number | Rarity | Market price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dark Sandslash | Team Rocket Returns · 2004 | #18 | Rare | $85.00 |
| 2 |  Sandslash δ | Delta Species · 2005 | #27 | Rare | $38.92 |
| 3 |  Alolan Sandslash | SM Black Star Promos · 2017 | #SM18 | Rare | $18.14 |
| 4 |  Sandslash | Sandstorm · 2003 | #21 | Rare | $16.35 |
| 5 |  Alolan Sandslash GX | SM Black Star Promos · 2017 | #SM236 | Rare | $15.78 |
| 6 |  Sandslash | Skyridge · 2003 | #93 | Common | $15.56 |
| 7 |  Brock's Sandslash | Gym Heroes · 2000 | #23 | Rare Holo | $13.59 |
| 8 |  Sandslash | HeartGold & SoulSilver · 2010 | #29 | Rare | $6.95 |
| 9 |  Sandslash | Supreme Victors · 2009 | #42 | Rare | $4.00 |
| 10 |  Alolan Sandslash | SM Black Star Promos · 2017 | #SM127 | Rare | $3.93 |
Raw market values for ungraded copies, from marketplace sales data via TCGCSV, refreshed yesterday. Estimates for reference — not an offer to buy or sell. Graded PSA 9 / PSA 10 comps are in the Scryda app.
All 25 Sandslash cards by set
Newest set first. Each tile links to the card's own page with its price history and details; each set heading links to the full set list. The newest Sandslash print is in Mega Evolution (2025); the oldest is Fossil (1999).
Mega Evolution2025 · 1 Sandslash card
Twilight Masquerade2024 · 1 Sandslash card
Trading Card Game Classic2023 · 1 Sandslash card
1512023 · 1 Sandslash card
Fusion Strike2021 · 1 Sandslash card
Cosmic Eclipse2019 · 1 Sandslash card
Unbroken Bonds2019 · 1 Sandslash card
Ultra Prism2018 · 1 Sandslash card
Guardians Rising2017 · 1 Sandslash card
SM Black Star Promos2017 · 3 Sandslash cards
BREAKthrough2015 · 1 Sandslash card
Boundaries Crossed2012 · 1 Sandslash card
HeartGold & SoulSilver2010 · 1 Sandslash card
Supreme Victors2009 · 1 Sandslash card
Mysterious Treasures2007 · 1 Sandslash card
Delta Species2005 · 1 Sandslash card
Team Rocket Returns2004 · 1 Sandslash card
Sandstorm2003 · 1 Sandslash card
Skyridge2003 · 1 Sandslash card
Legendary Collection2002 · 1 Sandslash card
Gym Challenge2000 · 1 Sandslash card
Gym Heroes2000 · 1 Sandslash card
Fossil1999 · 1 Sandslash card
Common questions
How many Sandslash cards are there?
There are 25 Sandslash cards in the English Pokémon TCG catalog, spread across 23 sets released between 1999 and 2025. That counts every distinct print — base cards, ex/EX/GX/V forms, full arts and promos — but not Japanese or other-language printings.
What is the most valuable Sandslash card?
Dark Sandslash #18 from Team Rocket Returns (2004), a Rare, is the most valuable Sandslash card at about $85.00 for a raw, ungraded copy, based on market data refreshed yesterday. Graded PSA 9 and PSA 10 copies sell for more.
How much is a Sandslash card worth?
It depends on the print. Across the 25 Sandslash cards with a market price, values run from $0.07 to $85.00, with a median of $1.45. Commons and recent bulk sit at the low end; vintage holos, full arts and special illustration rares carry the top prices. Check the set and collector number on your card, then find it in the list on this page.
What was the first Sandslash card?
The earliest Sandslash card in the catalog is Sandslash #41 from Fossil, released October 10, 1999, currently valued at about $1.14 ungraded.
Which Sandslash cards do you own?
Scan your cards with Scryda to price every Sandslash in your binder, track what they're worth over time, and see which prints you're missing.
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