Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 12, 2026

The Most Expensive Sandslash Cards

All 25 English Sandslash cards, ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Alolan Sandslash SM18 ($30.00), Alolan Sandslash-GX SM236 ($16.50) and Brock's Sandslash 23/132 ($13.80).

Every Sandslash card, including the cheaper ones, is on the Sandslash card prices page. The top card comes from SM Black Star Promos. Across all Pokémon, see the most valuable Pokémon cards.

Ranked: 25 English cards
Order: Ungraded value, high to low
Condition: Ungraded

The top 3

#1
Alolan Sandslash
SM Black Star Promos · SM18
$30.00
PSA 10 $56.39
#2
Alolan Sandslash-GX
SM Black Star Promos · SM236
$16.50
PSA 10 $95.00
#3
Brock's Sandslash
Gym Heroes · 23/132
$13.80
PSA 10 $267

The top 25, ungraded

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1
Alolan Sandslash
Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM182017Promo
$30.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $56.39
Moderate data
Alolan Sandslash charges straight at you, icy spines bristling and claws out, with shattered rock and ice flying past in a sketchy, motion-heavy style that makes the whole scene feel fast. Art by TOKIYA, this Black Star promo carries the Guardians Rising stamp across the artwork, and fans of the Alola region forms like tracking down these stamped prerelease-style promos for their binders.
2
Alolan Sandslash-GX
Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM2362017Promo
$16.50
Ungraded
PSA 10 $95.00
Strong data
Alolan Sandslash-GX shows the icy Ice-type form lunging forward in a glossy CG render, its frosted quills fanned out like a crown of blades against a swirling blue backdrop dotted with sparkles. Art by 5ban Graphics, it captures that sleek, computer-rendered look of the Sun & Moon GX era. As a Black Star Promo, it appeals to fans of Alolan forms and anyone completing the promo run.
3
Brock's Sandslash
Wizards of the CoastGym Heroes23/1322000Rare
$13.80
Ungraded
PSA 10 $267
Moderate data
Brock's Sandslash stands in a crouched, claws-forward pose against a grassy hillside and open blue sky, its spiky back glowing with a soft yellow aura, art by Ken Sugimori in the classic flat, clean style of the early sets. Brock's portrait sits in the corner beside the Boulder Badge. Gym Heroes fans chase it as a non-holo rare tied to a favorite Gym Leader.
4
Sandslash
Wizards of the CoastSkyridge93/1442003Common
$12.50
Ungraded
PSA 10 $100
Strong data
Sandslash stands side-on in a flat desert of orange sand, its brown quills fanned along its back and white claws raised, drawn in a clean, cel-shaded style with a soft shadow beneath. Art by Miki Tanaka, it suits the simple charm of Skyridge. As a common from the final e-Card set, it draws collectors chasing a full Skyridge run, which tends to be scarce.
5
Dark Sandslash
EXTeam Rocket Returns18/1092004Rare
$12.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $176
Strong data
Dark Sandslash crouches low against a dark radial burst, its long pale claws flared out and spines bristling as it glares straight at you, art by Masakazu Fukuda. Collectors chase it as part of the Team Rocket Returns revival of Dark Pokémon, and its dual Fighting and Darkness typing and moody, almost metallic shading make it a distinctive rare from the EX era.
6
Sandslash δ
EXDelta Species27/1132005Rare
$7.00
Ungraded
Strong data
Sandslash δ fills the frame in profile, its layered brown spines rising over a grassy field with a pale lighthouse tower and green trees behind it, art by Mitsuhiro Arita. The Delta Species twist makes it both Fighting and Metal type, a quirk collectors of the EX era enjoy. Its soft, painterly countryside setting and non-holo Rare status make it a pleasant pickup for Delta Species set builders.
7
Alolan Sandslash
Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM1272017Promo
$4.49
Ungraded
PSA 10 $49.37
Strong data
Alolan Sandslash is shown in profile, crouched low with its icy blue spikes fanned out behind it and long pale claws hanging forward, set against streaky purple and pink strokes that suggest a cold, swirling wind. Art by kirisAki gives the ice a glassy, layered look. As a Sun & Moon Black Star Promo, it appeals to fans of Alolan forms and anyone completing the promo run.
8
Sandslash
PlatinumSupreme Victors42/1472009Rare
$3.54
Ungraded
PSA 10 $70.67
Strong data
Sandslash curls into a spiky lunge across a fiery orange backdrop, its yellow body rendered in smooth, glossy CG with a spray of white dust trailing behind it, art by Kagemaru Himeno. It's a non-holo Rare from Supreme Victors, near the end of the Platinum era, so it appeals to set completers and to fans of this classic Ground-type who like its dynamic, mid-attack pose.
9
Brock's Sandslash
Wizards of the CoastGym Challenge36/1322000Uncommon
$3.24
Ungraded
PSA 10 $42.33
Strong data
Brock's Sandslash curls forward on a sunlit dirt field, claws raised and spiny back fanned out, with a soft, painterly blur in the background and dust kicking up around its feet. Art by Atsuko Nishida, it carries that warm, hand-crafted look of the Gym series. Collectors chase it for the Brock theme, the Gym Challenge era, and Sandslash's steady fan base from the original games.
10
Sandslash
HeartGold & SoulSilverHeartGold & SoulSilver29/1232010Rare
$3.11
Ungraded
PSA 10 $30.00
Strong data
Sandslash crouches low on flat stepping stones, claws spread and spikes fanned out, framed by green bamboo stalks against a deep blue painted background. Art by Yukiko Baba, the scene has a soft, hand-painted look with bold outlines that feels almost like a storybook page. As a Rare from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, it appeals to fans of the original Kanto Pokémon and that era's gentle painted style.
11
Sandslash
EXSandstorm21/1002003Rare
$2.03
Ungraded
PSA 10 $69.94
Strong data
12
Sandslash
Scarlet & VioletPokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur9/342023
$1.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $68.63
Strong data
13
Sandslash
Wizards of the CoastLegendary Collection62/1102002Uncommon
$1.41
Ungraded
Strong data
14
Sandslash
Wizards of the CoastFossil41/621999Uncommon
$1.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $194
Strong data
15
Sandslash
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed79/1492012Uncommon
$0.64
Ungraded
PSA 10 $48.09
Limited data
16
Alolan Sandslash
Sun & MoonUltra Prism29/1562018Rare
$0.61
Ungraded
PSA 10 $34.06
Strong data
17
Alolan Sandslash
Sun & MoonCosmic Eclipse138/2362019Rare
$0.57
Ungraded
PSA 10 $39.99
Limited data
18
Sandslash
XYBREAKthrough76/1622015Uncommon
$0.56
Ungraded
PSA 10 $34.72
Limited data
19
Sandslash
Diamond & PearlMysterious Treasures61/1232007Uncommon
$0.47
Ungraded
PSA 10 $82.79
Limited data
20
Alolan Sandslash
Sun & MoonGuardians Rising20/1452017Rare
$0.37
Ungraded
PSA 10 $37.00
Limited data
21
Sandslash
Sun & MoonUnbroken Bonds84/2142019Rare
$0.34
Ungraded
PSA 10 $31.91
Limited data
22
Sandslash
Scarlet & Violet15128/1652023Uncommon
$0.22
Ungraded
PSA 10 $23.00
Limited data
23
Sandslash
Sword & ShieldFusion Strike132/2642021Uncommon
$0.16
Ungraded
PSA 10 $30.58
Limited data
24
Sandslash
Scarlet & VioletTwilight Masquerade98/1672024Uncommon
$0.14
Ungraded
PSA 10 $30.80
Strong data
25
Sandslash
Mega EvolutionMega Evolution69/1322025Common
$0.09
Ungraded
PSA 10 $30.97
Limited data

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

Alolan Sandslash, SM Black Star Promos SM18

Ungraded
$30.00
PSA 9
–
PSA 10
$56.39
1.9x the ungraded price

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10 values of the top 5 cards, with the PSA 10 multiple of the ungraded price
Card	Ungraded	PSA 9	PSA 10	PSA 10 ÷ ungraded
Alolan Sandslash SM18SM Black Star Promos	$30.00	–	$56.39	1.9x
Alolan Sandslash-GX SM236SM Black Star Promos	$16.50	$50.00	$95.00	5.8x
Brock's Sandslash 23/132Gym Heroes	$13.80	$39.99	$267	19.4x
Sandslash 93/144Skyridge	$12.50	–	$100	8.0x
Dark Sandslash 18/109Team Rocket Returns	$12.00	$35.00	$176	14.7x

Graded values are read from sales of slabbed copies. When grading pays.

Common questions

What is the most expensive Sandslash card?

Alolan Sandslash SM18 from SM Black Star Promos, at $30.00 ungraded and $56.39 as a PSA 10.

What is the most valuable Sandslash card in PSA 10?

Brock's Sandslash 23/132 from Gym Heroes, at $267 in a PSA 10. It ranks below the top card ungraded because a 10 of it is far scarcer.

What is the most expensive modern Sandslash card?

From the Scarlet & Violet era onward, Sandslash 9/34 from Pokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur leads at $1.70 ungraded.

How many Sandslash cards are worth over $100?

Of the 25 Sandslash cards with a price, 0 are worth $100 or more ungraded. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a Sandslash card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. 5 of the top 10 here are Rare cards. Condition is the other lever: Alolan Sandslash SM18 from SM Black Star Promos is worth $30.00 ungraded and $56.39 as a PSA 10, 1.9 times more.

How often are these prices updated?

Every day. The prices on this page were last read Nov 12, 2026, from recorded sales of each card.

How this list is ranked

Cards are ordered by their current ungraded value. A PSA 10 copy of a card can be worth many times more, which is why graded values are shown but kept out of the order. Only English-language cards are included. How we price cards