Sandslash 29/123

Name: Sandslash #29 - HeartGold & SoulSilver | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: hgss1-29
Price: 2.94 USD
Availability: InStock

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

Pokémon

Fighting Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 31.5 packs (3.2%) Evolves From: Sandshrew

Raw Prices

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2.94 $0.52 (21.49%)

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6.95

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	30.00	—	x10

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	30.00	—	x4.3

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2
40.00%
$30.00
PSA 9 Mint
2
40.00%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
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PSA 7 Near Mint
1
20.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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0.00%
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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 Sandslash 29/123 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $2.94 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.56

$2.94

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PSA 9 —

$30

PSA 10 −$4.84

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $2.94 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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About Sandslash

If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Sandslash
National Pokédex #[28]
Card Number 29/123
Card RarityRare
IllustratorYukiko Baba
Release Date10/02/2010
SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
Expansion HeartGold & SoulSilver Base
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
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Resistance Lightning -20

Attacks

Poison Sting30
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Fury Swipes30×
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Sandslash poised on river stones amid a bamboo grove, its sharp claws ready and spiny back alert, blending earthy orange tones against the lush green and flowing blue surroundings.

Playability Overview

Sandslash offers solid poison status utility and potential high damage with Fury Swipes, but its reliance on coin flips and moderate HP limits consistent competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert DwellersPlace Sandslash in the center of a desert-themed page. Its sandy colors and spiky design make it a great focal point among other Ground-type Pokémon. Surround it with cards that evoke a dry, arid vibe, like Sandshrew and other desert-based Pokémon.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Sandy Brown / Grounded Friends / Spiky Squad

Sandslash 29/123

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About Sandslash

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Card Attributes

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Binder Inspiration

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