Sandshrew
McDonalds Original Minimum Pack · 016 · Fixed
Current Prices
Numero
016
Rarità
Fixed
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
540
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Sandshrew
Sandshrew is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 016 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Sandshrew Price Analysis
The current market price for Sandshrew from McDonalds Original Minimum Pack is $14.32 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $14.99 to a high of $210.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $105.00 — approximately 7.3x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -17.8% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (540+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Sandshrew
Professional grading is available for Sandshrew and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $16.00 | $14.99 | $210.00 | 285 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $105.00 | $125.81 | $125.81 | 85 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 80 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $14.32 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Sandshrew a Good Investment?
As a common card, Sandshrew's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
