Sandy Shocks ex Paradox Rift #228
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Sandy Shocks ex is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card from Paradox Rift (#228), illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki. It's a Basic ex Ancient Fighting-type Pokémon with 220 HP, weak to Grass ×2. Its current blended market value is $2.15 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $71 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 33× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 88 | $71$39–$79 | |
| PSA 9pop 109 | $19$8–$25 | |
| PSA 8.5pop 1 | $11$11–$11 | |
| PSA 8pop 24 | $10$10–$13 |
Price history · Raw
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
Only 39% of 223 PSA-graded Sandy Shocks ex copies are a gem-mint 10 (88 of 223) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 39.5% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$2); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $71.14 | $70.7 | −$2 | 33.1× |
| PSA 9 | $19.32 | $70.18 | −$53 | 9.0× |
| PSA 8.5 | $11.00 | $70.1 | −$61 | 5.1× |
| PSA 8 | $10.12 | $70.09 | −$62 | 4.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 223 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 39.5% | $71.00 |
| PSA 9 | 48.9% | $19.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 11.7% | $2.00 |
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
17% spreadCurrently 17% cheaper on Cardmarket than PriceCharting. 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
7% 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 #228 (Ultra Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Sandy Shocks ex (Paradox Rift #228) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Sandy Shocks ex from Paradox Rift is worth approximately $2.15 ungraded (near-mint), and around $71 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 $71 — roughly 33× the raw ungraded value of $2.15.
Should I grade my Sandy Shocks ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $71 versus $2.15 raw — roughly a 33× 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 Ultra Rare card from Paradox Rift (card #228), illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki. Its current blended market value is $2.15 ungraded.