
Alolan Sandslash is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It features artwork by Anesaki Dynamic and is card number 29 in the Ultra Prism set from the Sun…
Alolan Sandslash is a Water-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Ultra Prism set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 29/156 and is classified as Rare. The Ultra Prism set was released on February 2, 2018.
The card includes the flavor text: “This Pokémon's steel spikes are sheathed in ice. Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well.”.
Card name: Alolan Sandslash
Card number: 29/156
Set: Ultra Prism
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 120
Artist: Anesaki Dynamic
Release date: February 2, 2018
National Pokédex number: 28
Alolan Sandslash is a solid addition to the Ultra Prism 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.
Alolan Sandslash was illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Alolan Sandslash is about $0.82. Recent listings range from roughly $0.29 (low) to
For context, the Ultra Prism set has a median card value near $0.81 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Ultra Prism set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Alolan 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 15 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 6.7%. 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.
Rare cards like Alolan Sandslash 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 15 copies to date.
Alolan Sandslash appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include SM Black Star Promos SM18 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Alolan Sandslash pokémon card is a Rare card from the Ultra Prism set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Ultra Prism set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.82; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Alolan Sandslash is from the Ultra Prism set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 29/156 with the Rare rarity.
Alolan Sandslash is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.82, within a recent range of roughly $0.29 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 15 copies so far, with about 6.7% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 15 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 6.7%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Rare cards like Alolan Sandslash are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Ultra Prism set was released on February 2, 2018.
Yes. Alolan Sandslash appears on 4 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.