Sandile
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 216/198 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
216/198
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sandile Worth?
Sandile (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 216/198. 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.
Sandile Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sandile (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 216/198) is worth around $5.16 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.16, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.42. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.16, Lightly Played $4.14, Moderately Played $3.34, Heavily Played $1.90, Damaged $2.42 — 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 $115.00 — about 22x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Sandile?
Grading Sandile can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.16) and a PSA 10 ($115.00) is about $109.84 — a 22x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $20.00, CGC 9.5 $27.99. 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 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.79 | $5.79 | $5.79 | 85 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $7.06 | $7.06 | $7.06 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.97 | $9.97 | $9.97 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.42 | $2.42 | $2.42 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.90 | $1.90 | $1.90 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.14 | $3.79 | $5.84 | 453 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.34 | $3.34 | $3.34 | 53 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.16 | $3.00 | $7.65 | 2,414 |
Is Sandile a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Sandile is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Sandile's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
