Alolan Sandshrew 137 / 236 Pokemon Card from Cosmic Eclipse Set

About the Alolan Sandshrew Pokémon Card

Alolan Sandshrew is a Metal-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Cosmic Eclipse set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 137/236 and is classified as Common. The Cosmic Eclipse set was released on November 1, 2019.

The card includes the flavor text: “After fleeing a volcanic eruption, it ended up moving to an area of snowy mountains. Its ice shell is as hard as steel.”.

Alolan Sandshrew Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Alolan Sandshrew

Card number: 137/236

Set: Cosmic Eclipse

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Metal

HP: 60

Artist: ryoma uratsuka

Release date: November 1, 2019

National Pokédex number: 27

Why Collect the Alolan Sandshrew Pokémon Card?

Alolan Sandshrew is most often collected as part of a complete Cosmic Eclipse set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Alolan Sandshrew Pokémon Card

Alolan Sandshrew was illustrated by ryoma uratsuka.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Alolan Sandshrew Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Alolan Sandshrew is about $0.73. Recent listings range from roughly $0.50 (low) to $40.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.90. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Cosmic Eclipse set has a median card value near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Cosmic Eclipse set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Alolan Sandshrew Pokémon Card

Whether Alolan Sandshrew is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 13 copies of this card, of which 5 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 38.5%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Alolan Sandshrew Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Alolan Sandshrew was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 13 copies to date.

Other Printings of Alolan Sandshrew

Alolan Sandshrew appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include McDonald's Collection 2019 4 (around $6.31), Guardians Rising 19a (around

Final Thoughts on the Alolan Sandshrew Pokémon Card

The Alolan Sandshrew pokémon card is a Common card from the Cosmic Eclipse set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Cosmic Eclipse set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.73; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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