Sandslash - Fossil (#41)
- Set
- Fossil
- Number
- 41
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Fighting
Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
Sandslash - Fossil
Sandslash is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Fossil Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 41 in the Fossil checklist, classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $7.09 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Sandslash has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#41 in Fossil) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 77Strong
Strong market heat, era strength.
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 278m ago
Market price history
Sale History 63 sales · since 2021-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $4.50 | ||
| RAW | $6.23 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $6.54 | ||
| RAW | $2.78 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.62 | ||
| RAW | $2.72 | ||
| RAW | $2.85 | ||
| RAW | $3.98 | ||
| RAW | $2.98 | ||
| RAW | $3.41 | ||
| RAW | $3.86 | ||
| RAW | $5.19 | ||
| RAW | $3.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.34 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.81 | ||
| RAW | $2.24 | ||
| RAW | $2.89 | ||
| RAW | $3.52 | ||
| RAW | $3.11 | ||
| RAW | $3.25 | ||
| RAW | $3.35 | ||
| RAW | $3.53 | ||
| RAW | $3.84 | ||
| RAW | $3.24 | ||
| RAW | $3.82 | ||
| RAW | $4.49 | ||
| RAW | $3.65 | ||
| RAW | $4.16 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.32 | ||
| RAW | $5.55 | ||
| RAW | $4.72 | ||
| RAW | $4.86 | ||
| RAW | $4.83 | ||
| RAW | $4.71 | ||
| RAW | $3.87 | ||
| RAW | $5.15 | ||
| RAW | $4.69 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.17 | ||
| RAW | $4.95 | ||
| RAW | $4.60 | ||
| RAW | $4.63 | ||
| RAW | $4.25 | ||
| RAW | $3.09 | ||
| RAW | $3.69 | ||
| RAW | $3.74 | ||
| RAW | $3.24 | ||
| RAW | $4.50 | ||
| RAW | $3.47 | ||
| RAW | $2.75 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.86 | ||
| RAW | $6.91 | ||
| RAW | $7.15 | ||
| RAW | $3.25 |
Other printings of Sandslash
Sandslash FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Sandslash from Fossil worth?
Recent recorded market price is $7.09 (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 Sandslash?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Sandslash has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Sandslash?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori'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 Sandslash released?
The Fossil set released in 1999, so this card (#41 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Sandslash?
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 Fossil 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.