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Dark Sandslash 18/109

Name: Dark Sandslash #18 - Team Rocket Returns | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex7-18
Price: 10.7 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Returns Released: Nov 1, 2004

Pokémon

Fighting Type

Darkness Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 21 packs (4.8%) Evolves From: Sandshrew

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10.70 $0.41 (3.98%)

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109.95

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	204.49	0.36%	x19
PSA9	26.05	—	x2.4
PSA8	28.05	—	x2.6
PSA7	27.48	—	x2.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,220.68	39.70%	x20
PSA9	376.91	1.46%	x3.4
PSA8	117.17	21.24%	x1.1
PSA7	45.15	—	x0.4

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Sandslash
National Pokédex #28
Card Number 18/109
Card RarityRare
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Release Date01/11/2004
SeriesEX
Expansion Team Rocket Returns
Evolves From
Sandshrew
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting, Darkness
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Grass ×2

Abilities

Poké-Body: Poison Payback
If Dark Sandslash is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Dark Sandslash is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Attacks

Swift50
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.

Rules

This Pokémon is both Fighting Darkness type.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dark Sandslash lunging forward aggressively with sharp claws extended, surrounded by a dark, swirling energy that emphasizes its fierce and menacing presence in a dynamic battle-ready stance.

Playability Overview

Dark Sandslash's ability to poison attackers upon damage provides strategic status disruption, but its modest HP and high retreat cost limit its overall sustainability in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert WarriorsPlace this card in the center of a desert-themed page. It fits well surrounded by other Dark Pokémon and Ground types, emphasizing its rugged, arid vibe. Pair it with cards that have sandy or rocky backgrounds to create a cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Intense / Earthy Brown / Underground Fighters / Dark Type