Dark Sandslash
Dark Sandslash is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Team Rocket Returns (#18). The set released in 2004. Compare recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish before buying.
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Who is this card for?
Dark Sandslash suits collectors working on Team Rocket Returns who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear.
What is Dark Sandslash from Team Rocket Returns?
Dark Sandslash is a Pokémon card in Team Rocket Returns numbered 18. It evolves from Sandshrew. National Pokédex #28. This printing is from Team Rocket Returns. Collector number 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2004.
What is Dark Sandslash worth today?
Dark Sandslash lacks a strong public price in this snapshot; use recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish. This printing is from Team Rocket Returns. Collector number 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Team Rocket Returns |
|---|---|
| Number | 18 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Market USD | — |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 70 |
|---|---|
| Types | Fighting, Darkness |
| Evolves from | Sandshrew |
| Swift | ColorlessColorlessColorless 50 This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon. |
| 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 | Grass ×2 |
How collectible is Dark Sandslash?
Dark Sandslash is listed as Rare in Team Rocket Returns. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. This printing is from Team Rocket Returns. Collector number 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Dark Sandslash?
Catalog fields: set Team Rocket Returns, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. This printing is from Team Rocket Returns. Collector number 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Dark Sandslash from Team Rocket Returns should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Dark Sandslash is catalogued as Rare printing in Team Rocket Returns, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Set metadata and rarity help cross-check listings against the correct printing before you buy.
- Illustrator Masakazu Fukuda has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Market pricing may be thin or stale for this printing; confirm with recent sold comps.
Verdict: Prioritize verifying the exact printing and finish before transacting; pricing may need live comps at sale time.
FAQ
How much is Dark Sandslash worth?
Dark Sandslash may not have reliable public market pricing in our current snapshot. Check recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish before buying or selling.
What set is Dark Sandslash from?
Dark Sandslash is listed in Team Rocket Returns (EX) as card #18. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Dark Sandslash?
Our catalog lists Dark Sandslash as Rare in Team Rocket Returns. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Dark Sandslash good for collectors or players?
Dark Sandslash includes gameplay stats in Team Rocket Returns. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
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