Sandy Shocks ex
SV: Prismatic Evolutions · 159/131 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
159/131
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sandy Shocks ex Worth?
Sandy Shocks ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV: Prismatic Evolutions, card number 159/131. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Sandy Shocks ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sandy Shocks ex (SV: Prismatic Evolutions, 159/131) is worth around $23.43 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $23.43, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $17.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $23.43, Lightly Played $24.11, Moderately Played $25.25, Heavily Played $17.00 — 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 $74.09 — about 3.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $34.95.
Is It Worth Grading Sandy Shocks ex?
Grading Sandy Shocks ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($23.43) and a PSA 10 ($74.09) is about $50.66 — a 3.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $34.95, CGC 10 $20.50, PSA 8 $18.52. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $33.18 | $33.18 | $33.18 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 82 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $59.03 | $59.03 | $59.03 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $28.74 | $28.74 | $28.74 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $74.09 | $74.09 | $74.09 | 40 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.23 | $10.23 | $10.23 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $18.52 | $18.52 | $18.52 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.95 | 35 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $81.97 | $81.97 | $81.97 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $24.11 | $24.11 | $24.11 | 93 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.25 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.43 | $20.00 | $25.60 | 875 |
Is Sandy Shocks ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Sandy Shocks ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Sandy Shocks ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
