Sandshrew 79/123

Name: Sandshrew #79 - HeartGold & SoulSilver | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: hgss1-79
Price: 0.82 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver Base Released: Feb 10, 2010

Pokémon: Sandshrew

Fighting Type Common Illustrator: Yukiko Baba Pull Rate: 1 in 6.9 packs (14.5%) Evolves To: Sandslash

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0.82 $0.14 (20.59%)

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27.26 $6.26 (29.81%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	28.00	—	x1.0

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
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PSA 9 Mint
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
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PSA 7 Near Mint
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25.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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PSA 5 Excellent
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
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PSA 3 Very Good
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PSA 2 Good
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PSA 1 Poor
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Is Sandshrew 79/123 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.82 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.13

$0.82

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.82 raw cost.

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About Sandshrew

Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Sandshrew
National Pokédex #[27]
Card Number 79/123
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorYukiko Baba
Release Date10/02/2010
SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
Expansion HeartGold & SoulSilver Base
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 Points60 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Resistance Lightning -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Defense Curl
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Sandshrew by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
Rollout10

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a curled Sandshrew nestled in a vibrant, rocky burrow surrounded by greenery, blending warmly with the natural environment as it readies itself in a defensive, protective stance.

Playability Overview

Sandshrew offers a mix of low-damage offense and chance-based defense, making it a useful early-game Pokémon to absorb hits and stall while setting up stronger attackers.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert HideawayThis Sandshrew has such a charming, earthy vibe with its curled-up pose and sandy palette. It feels like it belongs in a "Desert Life" section, surrounded by cards featuring other Ground types or Pokémon that thrive in arid environments. Pair it with a few cacti or even a Trapinch for that perfect desert ambiance.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Warm Tones / Burrowing / Nature's Resilience

Sandshrew 79/123

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