Golduck 17 / 100 Pokemon Card from Sandstorm Set

Golduck — Sandstorm 17/100 Pokémon TCG card

Golduck is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. It was illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and is part of the Sandstorm set from the EX series, released…

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About the Golduck Pokémon Card

Golduck is a Water-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Sandstorm set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 17/100 and is classified as Rare. The Sandstorm set was released on September 18, 2003.

Golduck Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Golduck

Card number: 17/100

Set: Sandstorm

Series: EX

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Water

HP: 70

Artist: Hajime Kusajima

Release date: September 18, 2003

National Pokédex number: 55

Why Collect the Golduck Pokémon Card?

Golduck is a solid addition to the Sandstorm set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

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

Artwork and Illustration of the Golduck Pokémon Card

Golduck was illustrated by Hajime Kusajima.

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

Market Price and Value of the Golduck Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Golduck is about $30.80. Recent listings range from roughly

0.00 (low) to $347 (high), with a mid-point near
83. 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 Sandstorm set has a median card value near

7.88 and an average near $38.38, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -23% over the last 7 days and -30% 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 Sandstorm set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Golduck Pokémon Card

Whether Golduck 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 166 copies of this card, of which 26 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 15.7%. 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 Golduck Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Golduck are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 166 copies to date.

Other Printings of Golduck

Golduck appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 43 (around $99.06), Aquapolis 50 (around $44.97) and Fossil 35 (around $7.68).

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 Golduck Pokémon Card

The Golduck pokémon card is a Rare 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 $30.80; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Golduck card from?

Golduck is from the Sandstorm set (EX series), numbered 17/100 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Golduck card?

Golduck is classified as Rare.

How much is the Golduck 17/100 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $30.80, within a recent range of roughly

0.00 to $347. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Golduck card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 166 copies so far, with about 15.7% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Golduck?

PSA has graded 166 copies, of which 26 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 15.7%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Golduck card?

Rare cards like Golduck are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Sandstorm set released?

The Sandstorm set was released on September 18, 2003.

Are there other printings of Golduck?

Yes. Golduck appears on 19 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.