Sandslash (Japanese)
Pokemon TCG Classic: Venusaur · 009/032 · None
Current Prices
Number
009/032
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sandslash (Japanese) Worth?
Sandslash (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Pokemon TCG Classic: Venusaur set, card number 009/032. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Sandslash (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sandslash (Japanese) (Pokemon TCG Classic: Venusaur, 009/032) is worth around $1.92 in Near Mint condition. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $17.99 — about 9.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $9.50.
Is It Worth Grading Sandslash (Japanese)?
Grading Sandslash (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.92) and a PSA 10 ($17.99) is about $16.07 — a 9.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $9.50, CGC 10 $12.00. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 24 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.92 | $1.91 | $2.50 | 55 |
Is Sandslash (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Sandslash (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Sandslash (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
