Alolan Sandslash
Market value · ungraded
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What this price is based on
High confidence11 sales in 90 days, closely clustered.
Recent Raw sales
- Jun 23, 2026eBay — Alolan Sandslash GX - SM236 Holo Promo Sun & Moon Promo Pokemon Holo Near MintNM$12.99
- Jun 22, 2026eBay — The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Alolan Sandslash GX SM236 Promo Holo Eng 200HP$10.00
- Jun 19, 2026eBay — Pokémon TCG Alolan Sandslash GX SM236 Promo Holo English NMNM$9.99
- Jun 17, 2026eBay — Alolan Sandslash - SM127 Promo Sun & Moon Promo Pokemon Near MintNM$3.99
- Jun 17, 2026eBay — Pokémon TCG Alolan Sandslash GX SM236 Promo Holo English NMNM$11.99
- Jun 16, 2026eBay — Alolan Sandslash - SM18 - Pre-Release Promo POKEMON SUN & MOON PROMOS LPLP$4.99
- Jun 16, 2026eBay — 4 Pokémon TCG Promo Cards SM18-21 Alolan Sandslash Oricorio Mudsdale Drampa$30.00
- Jun 14, 2026eBay — Alolan Sandslash GX SM Promos SM236 NM Pokemon TCGNM$15.00
By grade
- Raw$11.9911 sales
- PSA 8.5$60.001 sale
- PSA 10$3951 sale
From 13 completed sales recorded between Jun 3, 2026 and Jun 23, 2026. Sold prices only — asking prices are never counted.
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NOT WORTH ITBased on 2 graded sales and 4,409,561 pop-report entries for a near-mint copy.
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✨ Is it worth it?
An AI market read of this card — value, momentum, grading economics, liquidity. It lays out the data; you decide.
Alolan Sandslash is a Promo Pokémon card from SM Black Star Promos (#SM18), illustrated by TOKIYA. It's a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 110 HP, evolving from Alolan Sandshrew, weak to Metal ×2. Its current blended market value is $17.41 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $56 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 3× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 20 August 2026.
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Price history · Raw
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Verified sales history8 in 90 days✓ real completed listings
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Demand & liquidity
Last sold $13 · Raw · 23 Jun 2026
Should you grade it?
Raw $17.41 → graded PSA 10 ≈ $56.39, after ~$70.55 grading fee → 3.2× the raw value.
Grade-by-grade ROI & risk-adjusted outcomesNet vs raw per target grade, plus the probability-weighted distribution
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $56.39 | $71 | −$32 | 3.2× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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All grades & conditions
Every grade we pricePSA / CGC / BGS ladder with per-grade population
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $56$56–$114 |
Raw condition ladderNM → damaged, with real sold medians where we have them
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card textAttacks, abilities, weakness / resistance / retreat
Evolves from Alolan Sandshrew.
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may draw a card.
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
“Fleeing a volcanic eruption, it settled on a snowy mountain. As it races through the snowfields, it sends up a spray of snow.”
Card detailsSet, rarity, artist, Pokédex & specs
Other Alolan Sandslash cards
There are 5 different Alolan Sandslash printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is SM Black Star Promos #SM18 (Promo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Alolan Sandslash (SM Black Star Promos #SM18) worth?
As of 20 August 2026, Alolan Sandslash from SM Black Star Promos is worth approximately $17.41 ungraded (near-mint), and around $56 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 Alolan Sandslash?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Alolan Sandslash from SM Black Star Promos is worth around $56 — roughly 3× the raw ungraded value of $17.41.
Should I grade my Alolan Sandslash?
A PSA 10 sells for about $56 versus $17.41 raw — roughly a 3× 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 Alolan Sandslash rare?
Alolan Sandslash is a Promo card from SM Black Star Promos (card #SM18), illustrated by TOKIYA. Its current blended market value is $17.41 ungraded.
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