Sandshrew 62/102

Name: Sandshrew #62 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-62
Price: 1.01 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Fighting Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves To: Sandslash

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

1.01 $0.14 (16.09%)

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unlimited Shadowless

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2.90 $0.10 (3.57%)

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first Edition Shadowless

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24.42 $2.42 (11.00%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	135.01	8.11%	x134
PSA9	47.59	12.37%	x47
PSA8	27.21	2.60%	x27
PSA7	22.21	6.57%	x22

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	151.06	24.57%	x52
PSA9	116.27	217.50%	x40
PSA8	50.07	—	x17
PSA7	20.33	—	x7.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	486.47	19.78%	x20
PSA9	131.54	2.14%	x5.4
PSA8.5	50.00	—	x2.0
PSA8	68.24	34.49%	x2.8
PSA7.5	15.00	—	x0.6
PSA7	38.87	1.24%	x1.6

About Sandshrew

Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Sandshrew
National Pokédex #27
Card Number 62/102
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves To
Sandslash
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points40 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Resistance Lightning -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Sand-attack10
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Sandshrew standing firmly on sandy ground, its segmented, armor-like skin gleaming yellow under soft light as it readies itself, alert and poised, amidst a barren and rocky terrain.

Playability Overview

Sandshrew offers early-game disruption through Sand-attack’s chance to negate opponent’s attacks, but low HP and damage output limit its staying power in longer exchanges.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert AdventuresThis Sandshrew card captures a playful moment in a sandy landscape. Its bright colors and cute pose make it a perfect fit for a "Desert Exploration" page. Pair it with other ground types or Pokémon that embody a similar sunny vibe. Just avoid mixing it with water-types to keep the theme cohesive!Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Warm Tones / Grounded / Adventure Time