Sandaconda V (Alternate Full Art)
SWSH08: Fusion Strike · 252/264 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
252/264
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sandaconda V (Alternate Full Art) Worth?
Sandaconda V (Alternate Full Art) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH08: Fusion Strike, card number 252/264. 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.
Sandaconda V (Alternate Full Art) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sandaconda V (Alternate Full Art) (SWSH08: Fusion Strike, 252/264) is worth around $5.43 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.43, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.29. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.43, Lightly Played $4.84, Moderately Played $4.37, Heavily Played $3.83, Damaged $2.29 — 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 $42.00 — about 7.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $12.00.
Is It Worth Grading Sandaconda V (Alternate Full Art)?
Grading Sandaconda V (Alternate Full Art) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.43) and a PSA 10 ($42.00) is about $36.57 — a 7.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $12.00, CGC 10 $33.00, CGC 9.5 $13.50. 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 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 56 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $37.92 | $37.92 | $37.92 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $31.99 | $31.99 | $31.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 30 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.29 | $2.45 | $2.45 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.83 | $3.83 | $3.83 | 38 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.84 | $4.40 | $5.88 | 227 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.37 | $4.37 | $4.37 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.43 | $4.35 | $6.53 | 1,789 |
Is Sandaconda V (Alternate Full Art) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Sandaconda V (Alternate Full Art) 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 Sandaconda V (Alternate Full Art)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
