
Cyndaquil is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It is part of the Sandstorm set from the EX series, released in the mid-2000s era (2003). The card features…
Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Sandstorm set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 59/100 and is classified as Common. The Sandstorm set was released on September 18, 2003.
Card name: Cyndaquil
Card number: 59/100
Set: Sandstorm
Series: EX
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 50
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: September 18, 2003
National Pokédex number: 155
Cyndaquil is most often collected as part of a complete Sandstorm 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.
Cyndaquil was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Cyndaquil is about
For context, the Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Cyndaquil 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 271 copies of this card, of which 39 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 14.4%. 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.
As a Common card, Cyndaquil 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 271 copies to date.
Cyndaquil appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 104 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Cyndaquil pokémon card is a Common card from the Sandstorm set (EX series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Sandstorm set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Cyndaquil is from the Sandstorm set (EX series), numbered 59/100 with the Common rarity.
Cyndaquil is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 271 copies so far, with about 14.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 271 copies, of which 39 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 14.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Cyndaquil 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.
The Sandstorm set was released on September 18, 2003.
Yes. Cyndaquil appears on 16 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.