Sandshrew 97 / 167 Pokemon Card from Twilight Masquerade Set

About the Sandshrew Pokémon Card

Sandshrew is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Twilight Masquerade set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 97/167 and is classified as Common. The Twilight Masquerade set was released on May 24, 2024.

The card includes the flavor text: “No matter how high a place it falls from, this Pokémon can save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.”.

Sandshrew Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Sandshrew

Card number: 97/167

Set: Twilight Masquerade

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Fighting

HP: 60

Artist: Tetsu Kayama

Release date: May 24, 2024

National Pokédex number: 27

Why Collect the Sandshrew Pokémon Card?

Sandshrew is most often collected as part of a complete Twilight Masquerade 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 Sandshrew Pokémon Card

Sandshrew was illustrated by Tetsu Kayama.

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

Market Price and Value of the Sandshrew Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Sandshrew is about $0.23. Recent listings range from roughly $0.05 (low) to $999 (high), with a mid-point near $0.22. 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 Twilight Masquerade set has a median card value near $0.28 and an average near $6.56, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -71% over the last 7 days and -33% 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 Twilight Masquerade set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Sandshrew Pokémon Card

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 16 copies of this card, of which 3 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 18.8%. 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.

How Rare Is the Sandshrew Pokémon Card?

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 16 copies to date.

Other Printings of Sandshrew

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.

Final Thoughts on the Sandshrew Pokémon Card

The Sandshrew pokémon card is a Common card from the Twilight Masquerade set (Scarlet & Violet series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Twilight Masquerade set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.23; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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