Sandshrew
Mysterious Treasures · 96/123 · Common
Current Prices
Number
96/123
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sandshrew Worth?
Sandshrew (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Mysterious Treasures set, card number 96/123. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Sandshrew Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sandshrew (Mysterious Treasures, 96/123) is worth around $3.42 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.42, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.12. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.42, Lightly Played $1.92, Moderately Played $0.38, Heavily Played $0.62, Damaged $0.12 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $345.00 — about 101x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $18.36.
Is It Worth Grading Sandshrew?
Grading Sandshrew can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.42) and a PSA 10 ($345.00) is about $341.58 — a 101x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $18.36. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.24 | $4.24 | $4.24 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $345.00 | $345.00 | $345.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.36 | $18.36 | $18.36 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.62 | $0.62 | $0.62 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.92 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.42 | $3.42 | $3.42 | 20 |
Is Sandshrew a Good Buy?
As a common, Sandshrew holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Sandshrew's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
