Sandshrew
Team Rocket Returns · 74/109 · Common
Current Prices
Numero
74/109
Rarità
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
262
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
About Sandshrew
Sandshrew is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 74/109 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Sandshrew Price Analysis
The current market price for Sandshrew from Team Rocket Returns is $1.54 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.90 to a high of $1.90. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $14.50 — approximately 9.4x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $6.50. The card has seen a -20.2% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 262 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Sandshrew
Professional grading is available for Sandshrew and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 7, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $29.00 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $18.16 | $18.16 | $18.16 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.06 | $36.56 | $36.56 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.28 | $0.35 | $0.35 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.49 | $0.52 | $0.52 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.54 | $1.90 | $1.90 | 104 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.71 | $0.56 | $0.56 | 53 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.75 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.28 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $14.50 | $94.06 | $94.06 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $6.50 | $69.75 | $69.75 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $5.59 | $5.59 | $5.59 | 3 |
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. 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.
