Dark Sandslash Team Rocket Returns #18
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Dark Sandslash is a Rare Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (#18), illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. It's a Stage 1 Fighting/Darkness-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Sandshrew, weak to Grass ×2. Its current blended market value is $85.00 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $2,221 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 26× 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.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 28 | $2,221$1,225–$2,560 | |
| PSA 8pop 69 | $117$38–$150 | |
| PSA 7pop 20 | $45$45–$67 | |
| PSA 2pop 1 | $15$15–$15 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed eBay sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title. Implausibly priced listings (lots, proxies, empty slabs) and wrong-variant sales are filtered out. Links to eBay are affiliate links — we may earn a commission.
Demand & liquidity
Last sold $56 · Raw · 22 Jun 2026
Population across graders
Only 10% of 275 PSA-graded Dark Sandslash copies are a gem-mint 10 (28 of 275) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (10 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 10.2% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$2,008); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,220.68 | $127.2 | +$2,008 | 26.1× |
| PSA 8 | $117.17 | $71.16 | −$39 | 1.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 275 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 10.2% | $2,221.00 |
| PSA 9 | 47.3% | $888.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 42.5% | $85.00 |
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
20% spreadCurrently 20% cheaper on TCGplayer 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.
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Card text
Evolves from Sandshrew.
This Pokémon is both Fighting Darkness type.
About the Pokémon
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Card details
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Dark Sandslash (Team Rocket Returns #18) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Dark Sandslash from Team Rocket Returns is worth approximately $85.00 ungraded (near-mint), and around $2,221 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 Dark Sandslash?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Dark Sandslash from Team Rocket Returns is worth around $2,221 — roughly 26× the raw ungraded value of $85.00.
Should I grade my Dark Sandslash?
A PSA 10 sells for about $2,221 versus $85.00 raw — roughly a 26× 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 Dark Sandslash rare?
Dark Sandslash is a Rare card from Team Rocket Returns (card #18), illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. Its current blended market value is $85.00 ungraded.