Volbeat Sandstorm #53
Volbeat is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Sandstorm (#53), illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. It's a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $20.50 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $270 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 13× 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.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $270$200–$270 | |
| PSA 9 | $45$45–$85 | |
| PSA 8 | $33$8–$33 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$72.69 grading fee → 13.1× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $269.53 | $72.69 | +$176 | 13.1× |
| PSA 9 | $45.27 | $70.44 | −$46 | 2.2× |
| PSA 8 | $32.58 | $70.32 | −$58 | 1.6× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 36 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 8.3% | $270.00 |
| PSA 9 | 33.3% | $45.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 58.3% | $21.00 |
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
68% spreadCurrently 68% cheaper on PriceCharting 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.
Card text
About the Pokémon
With the arrival of night, VOLBEAT emits light from its tail. It communicates with others by adjusting the intensity and flashing of its light. This POKéMON is attracted by the sweet aroma of ILLUMISE.
Card details
Other Volbeat cards
There are 9 different Volbeat printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Sandstorm #53 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Volbeat (Sandstorm #53) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Volbeat from Sandstorm is worth approximately $20.50 ungraded (near-mint), and around $270 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 Volbeat?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Volbeat from Sandstorm is worth around $270 — roughly 13× the raw ungraded value of $20.50.
Should I grade my Volbeat?
A PSA 10 sells for about $270 versus $20.50 raw — roughly a 13× 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 Volbeat rare?
Volbeat is a Uncommon card from Sandstorm (card #53), illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. Its current blended market value is $20.50 ungraded.