
Sandshrew is a Fighting-type Pokémon card from the Sandstorm set, part of the EX series, released in the mid-2000s era (2003). It has 50 HP and is classified…
Sandshrew is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Sandstorm set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 75/100 and is classified as Common. The Sandstorm set was released on September 18, 2003.
Card name: Sandshrew
Card number: 75/100
Set: Sandstorm
Series: EX
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fighting
HP: 50
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: September 18, 2003
National Pokédex number: 27
Sandshrew 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.
Sandshrew was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Sandshrew 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 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 116 copies of this card, of which 23 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 19.8%. 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, 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 116 copies to date.
Sandshrew appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 91 (around $95.71), Delta Species 82 (around $63.75) and Team Rocket Returns 74 (around $48.25).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Sandshrew 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
Sandshrew is from the Sandstorm set (EX series), numbered 75/100 with the Common rarity.
Sandshrew 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 116 copies so far, with about 19.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 116 copies, of which 23 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 19.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, 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.
The Sandstorm set was released on September 18, 2003.
Yes. Sandshrew appears on 20 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.