Sandy Shocks ex Paradox Rift #250
Sandy Shocks ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Paradox Rift (#250), illustrated by Toshinao Aoki. It's a Basic ex Ancient Fighting-type Pokémon with 220 HP, weak to Grass ×2. Its current blended market value is $9.74 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $96 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 10× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $96$44–$100 | |
| PSA 9 | $21$16–$25 | |
| PSA 8 | $20$11–$22 | |
| PSA 6 | $6$6–$6 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.95 grading fee → 9.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $96.17 | $70.95 | +$15 | 9.9× |
| PSA 9 | $21.20 | $70.2 | −$59 | 2.2× |
| PSA 8 | $19.54 | $70.19 | −$60 | 2.0× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 959 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 36.4% | $96.00 |
| PSA 9 | 50.7% | $21.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 12.9% | $10.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
34% spreadCurrently 34% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
25% cheaper than the USCard text
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Card details
Other Sandy Shocks ex cards
There are 5 different Sandy Shocks ex printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Paradox Rift #250 (Special Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Sandy Shocks ex (Paradox Rift #250) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Sandy Shocks ex from Paradox Rift is worth approximately $9.74 ungraded (near-mint), and around $96 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Sandy Shocks ex?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Sandy Shocks ex from Paradox Rift is worth around $96 — roughly 10× the raw ungraded value of $9.74.
Should I grade my Sandy Shocks ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $96 versus $9.74 raw — roughly a 10× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Sandy Shocks ex rare?
Sandy Shocks ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Paradox Rift (card #250), illustrated by Toshinao Aoki. Its current blended market value is $9.74 ungraded.