Dark Sandslash

Dark Sandslash

Team Rocket Returns set symbol Team Rocket Returns • #18
RarityRare
Card typePokémon
SubtypeStage 1
Energy typeFighting,Darkness
HP70
ArtistMasakazu Fukuda
Released2004/11/01

Attacks

CCC Swift 50

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

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.

Weakness

G ×2

TCGplayer Prices as of Jun 8, 2026

Normal
Near Mint $10.70
Reverse Holofoil
Lightly Played $85.00

Graded Card Prices

eBay sold listings by grade, last 90 days.

PSA 10
$1,265.00
4
  • $182.50 May 3
  • $2,000.00 Nov 13
  • $1,999.99 Nov 11
CGC 10
$119.99
1
  • $119.99 Dec 30
PSA 9
$17.50
5
  • $17.50 Apr 19
  • $299.99 Mar 19
  • $40.00 Feb 5
PSA 8
$82.50
4
  • $82.50 Feb 10
  • $26.00 Feb 3
  • $90.00 Aug 10
PSA 7
$23.38
2
  • $27.50 Apr 22
  • $25.00 Mar 20
Raw
$57.97
1
  • $57.97 May 7

Data through May 7, 2026.

Price History

Price data from TCGplayer and eBay sold listings. Updated daily.

Grading Population

181 Total Graded
32.0% Gem Rate
58 Total Gems
3 Graders
PSA 90 graded
Grade 9: 33 Grade 10: 38 Gem rate: 42.2%
SGC 1 graded
Grade 10: 1 Gem rate: 100.0%
CGC 90 graded
Grade 9: 32 Grade 10: 19 Gem rate: 21.1%

Population data updated May 5, 2026. Tracks PSA, Beckett, CGC, and SGC. Newer graders like TAG and ACE appear in sales data below but not in PSA-style population reports.

AI Price Prediction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current market price of Dark Sandslash?
The current market price of Dark Sandslash from Team Rocket Returns (2004) is $10.70, based on the latest TCGplayer sales data. Prices update daily and may fluctuate based on demand, condition, and recent sales activity.
What set is Dark Sandslash from?
Dark Sandslash in the Team Rocket Returns set, which was released in 2004. It is card number 18.
How rare is Dark Sandslash?
Dark Sandslash has a rarity classification of Rare. The card was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
How many copies of Dark Sandslash have been graded?
A total of 181 copies of Dark Sandslash have been graded across major grading companies (PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC). The overall gem rate (grade 10) is approximately 32%.