Sandy Shocks
SV05: Temporal Forces · 098/162 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Numero
098/162
Rarità
Uncommon
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
958
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Sandy Shocks
Sandy Shocks is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 098/162 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Sandy Shocks Price Analysis
The current market price for Sandy Shocks from SV05: Temporal Forces is $0.23 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.14 to a high of $0.23. The card has seen a -8.0% 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 (958+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Sandy Shocks
Professional grading is available for Sandy Shocks and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.22 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 59 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.23 | $0.14 | $0.23 | 877 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.30 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $1.75 | $1.75 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $5.01 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
Is Sandy Shocks a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Sandy Shocks typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. 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.
