Sandile 56 / 106 Pokemon Card from Flashfire Set

Sandile — Flashfire 56/106 Pokémon TCG card

Sandile is a Basic Pokémon of the Darkness type with 70 HP. It is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and is part of the Flashfire set from the XY series, released…

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About the Sandile Pokémon Card

Sandile is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Flashfire set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 56/106 and is classified as Common. The Flashfire set was released on May 7, 2014.

The card includes the flavor text: “It moves along below the sand's surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.”.

Sandile Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Sandile

Card number: 56/106

Set: Flashfire

Series: XY

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Darkness

HP: 70

Artist: Masakazu Fukuda

Release date: May 7, 2014

National Pokédex number: 551

Why Collect the Sandile Pokémon Card?

Sandile is most often collected as part of a complete Flashfire 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 Sandile Pokémon Card

Sandile was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.

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

Market Price and Value of the Sandile Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Sandile is about $0.53. Recent listings range from roughly $0.19 (low) to

9.99 (high), with a mid-point near $0.49. 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 Flashfire set has a median card value near

.04 and an average near
0.29, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -33% over the last 7 days and -75% over 30 days.

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

Grading the Sandile Pokémon Card

Whether Sandile 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 4 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 25.0%. 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 Sandile Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Sandile 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 4 copies to date.

Other Printings of Sandile

Sandile appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 135 (around

9.84), McDonald's Collection 2011 8 (around $8.80) and Scarlet & Violet 216 (around $6.25).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Sandile Pokémon Card

The Sandile pokémon card is a Common card from the Flashfire set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Flashfire set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.53; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Sandile card from?

Sandile is from the Flashfire set (XY series), numbered 56/106 with the Common rarity.

What rarity is the Sandile card?

Sandile is classified as Common.

How much is the Sandile 56/106 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $0.53, within a recent range of roughly $0.19 to

9.99. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Sandile card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 4 copies so far, with about 25.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Sandile?

PSA has graded 4 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 25.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Sandile card?

As a Common card, Sandile 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.

When was the Flashfire set released?

The Flashfire set was released on May 7, 2014.

Are there other printings of Sandile?

Yes. Sandile appears on 21 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.