Sandslash 98 / 167 Pokemon Card from Twilight Masquerade Set

About the Sandslash Pokémon Card

Sandslash is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Twilight Masquerade set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 98/167 and is classified as Uncommon. The Twilight Masquerade set was released on May 24, 2024.

The card includes the flavor text: “The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes.”.

Sandslash Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Sandslash

Card number: 98/167

Set: Twilight Masquerade

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Fighting

HP: 120

Artist: Nisota Niso

Release date: May 24, 2024

National Pokédex number: 28

Why Collect the Sandslash Pokémon Card?

Sandslash 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 Sandslash Pokémon Card

Sandslash was illustrated by Nisota Niso.

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

Market Price and Value of the Sandslash Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Sandslash is about $0.27. Recent listings range from roughly $0.08 (low) to $999 (high), with a mid-point near $0.28. 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 -50% 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 Sandslash Pokémon Card

Whether Sandslash 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 5 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 20.0%. 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 Sandslash Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Sandslash sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 5 copies to date.

Other Printings of Sandslash

Sandslash appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 62 (around $86.00), Skyridge 93 (around $51.75) and Sandstorm 21 (around

Final Thoughts on the Sandslash Pokémon Card

The Sandslash pokémon card is a Uncommon 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 $0.27; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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