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Dark Sandslash
- Number
- 18
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- Energy
- Fighting, Darkness
Dark Sandslash - Team Rocket Returns
Dark Sandslash is a Rare Pokémon card from the Team Rocket Returns Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. It sits at card number 18 in the Team Rocket Returns checklist, classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $76.66 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
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Dark Sandslash FAQ
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How much is Dark Sandslash from Team Rocket Returns worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $76.66 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Dark Sandslash?
This printing is a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). This is the only printing of Dark Sandslash currently indexed.
Who illustrated Dark Sandslash?
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. See Masakazu Fukuda's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Dark Sandslash released?
The Team Rocket Returns set released in 2003. This specific card (#18 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Dark Sandslash?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Team Rocket Returns set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.