Cards › Boundaries Crossed › #78
Sandshrew - Boundaries Crossed (#78)
- Number
- 78
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- Energy
- Fighting
It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
Sandshrew - Boundaries Crossed
Sandshrew is a Common Pokémon card from the Boundaries Crossed Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by Naoki Saito. It sits at card number 78 in the Boundaries Crossed checklist, classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $7.80 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Sandshrew has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#78 in Boundaries Crossed) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 72Strong
Strong market heat. 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 24 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Sale History 50 sales · since 2022-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.03 | ||
| RAW | $0.92 | ||
| RAW | $0.86 | ||
| RAW | $1.01 | ||
| RAW | $0.76 | ||
| RAW | $2.54 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.26 | ||
| RAW | $2.27 | ||
| RAW | $2.26 | ||
| RAW | $2.26 | ||
| RAW | $1.86 | ||
| RAW | $1.76 | ||
| RAW | $1.76 | ||
| RAW | $1.46 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.05 | ||
| RAW | $1.89 | ||
| RAW | $1.80 | ||
| RAW | $1.01 | ||
| RAW | $1.01 | ||
| RAW | $1.01 | ||
| RAW | $1.01 | ||
| RAW | $1.01 | ||
| RAW | $1.01 | ||
| RAW | $1.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.55 | ||
| RAW | $1.57 | ||
| RAW | $1.44 | ||
| RAW | $1.52 | ||
| RAW | $1.36 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.69 | ||
| RAW | $1.69 | ||
| RAW | $2.21 | ||
| RAW | $2.21 | ||
| RAW | $2.21 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.50 | ||
| RAW | $0.50 |
Other printings of Sandshrew
Sandshrew FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Sandshrew from Boundaries Crossed worth?
Recent recorded market price is $7.80 (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 Sandshrew?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Sandshrew has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Sandshrew?
Naoki Saito illustrated this card. See Naoki Saito'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 Sandshrew released?
The Boundaries Crossed set released in 2012, so this card (#78 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Sandshrew?
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 Boundaries Crossed 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.