Dark Sandslash
Team Rocket Returns · 18/109 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
18/109
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
Check the Price of Dark Sandslash
Looking up the price of Dark Sandslash? You're in the right place. This is a Rare Reverse_Holofoil variant card, #18/109 from the Team Rocket Returns set. On PokemonPriceCheck we pull live market data so you can see exactly what it costs right now — currently around $69.69 for a raw Near Mint copy.
Dark Sandslash Price by Condition
Right now, Dark Sandslash costs about $69.69 for a Near Mint copy — that's the figure most buyers anchor to. What you actually pay swings a lot with condition: expect to pay around $69.69 for a Near Mint copy, dropping to roughly $14.01 if you're happy with a Damaged one. Here's the price by condition in full: Near Mint $69.69, Lightly Played $74.99, Moderately Played $45.00, Heavily Played $29.22, Damaged $14.01. If you're hunting for the cheapest way in, a played copy is usually the move.
Graded Prices for Dark Sandslash
Buying a slabbed copy costs noticeably more: a PSA 10 Dark Sandslash runs about $1,240, roughly 18x the price of a raw card. Step down a grade and the price drops: PSA 9 around $220.00, CGC 9.5 around $125.00, PSA 8 around $91.00. If a Gem Mint slab is out of budget, a PSA 9 or CGC copy is often the cheaper way to own a graded version.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.05 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $82.77 | $82.77 | $82.77 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $14.01 | $14.01 | $14.01 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $29.22 | $29.22 | $29.22 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $74.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $69.69 | $69.69 | $69.69 | 32 |
Where to Buy Dark Sandslash & What to Pay
In the US, the main places to buy Dark Sandslash are TCGplayer and eBay. Prices swing seller to seller, so always line up a couple of listings before you check out. At this value, double-check the photos and condition grade before buying — a Lightly Played copy can save you real money over Near Mint. Use PokemonPriceCheck to compare the current Dark Sandslash price across conditions and graded tiers before you buy, so you know you're not overpaying.
