Root Fossil - Sandstorm (#92)
Root Fossil - Sandstorm
Root Fossil is a Common Trainer card from the Sandstorm Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Ryo Ueda. It sits at card number 92 in the Sandstorm checklist with 40 HP and the Item subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.80 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Root Fossil has been printed 5 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#92 in Sandstorm) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 55Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
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Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
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| RAW | $1.24 |
Other printings of Root Fossil
Root Fossil FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Root Fossil from Sandstorm worth?
Recent recorded market price is $1.80 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Root Fossil?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Root Fossil has been printed 5 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Root Fossil?
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. See Ryo Ueda'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 Root Fossil released?
The Sandstorm set released in 2003, so this card (#92 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Root Fossil?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. 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 Sandstorm 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.