Alolan Sandshrew
Ultra Prism · #28

Alolan Sandshrew

Alolan Sandshrew is a Common Pokémon TCG printing from Ultra Prism (#28). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.53 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2018. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.

Ultra Prism set collectorsEvolution line completers UnlimitedExpanded
TCGPlayer market $0.53
Cardmarket trend €0.08
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Alolan Sandshrew suits collectors working on Ultra Prism who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Alolan Sandshrew from Ultra Prism?

Alolan Sandshrew is a Pokémon card in Ultra Prism numbered 28. An ancient tradition of Alolan festivals, still carried on to this day, is a competition to slide Sandshrew across ice as far as one can. National Pokédex #27. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Alolan Sandshrew worth today?

Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.53 for Alolan Sandshrew. Low and high spread runs $0.26 to $19.98. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

SetUltra Prism
Number28
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.53
Cardmarket EUR€0.08

Gameplay stats

HP60
TypesWater
Fury Swipes 10× Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage for each heads.
WeaknessMetal ×2

How collectible is Alolan Sandshrew?

Alolan Sandshrew is listed as Common in Ultra Prism. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What are the key details for Alolan Sandshrew?

Catalog fields: set Ultra Prism, rarity Common. Illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

Cactaur's take

Alolan Sandshrew from Ultra Prism should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.

Pros

  • Alolan Sandshrew is catalogued as Common printing in Ultra Prism, making set and number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $0.53.
  • Illustrator Shin Nagasawa has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.53 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

How much is Alolan Sandshrew worth?

Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.53 for ungraded Alolan Sandshrew from Ultra Prism. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.

What set is Alolan Sandshrew from?

Alolan Sandshrew is listed in Ultra Prism (Sun & Moon) as card #28. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.

How rare is Alolan Sandshrew?

Our catalog lists Alolan Sandshrew as Common in Ultra Prism. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.

Is Alolan Sandshrew good for collectors or players?

Alolan Sandshrew includes gameplay stats in Ultra Prism. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.

Related cards

Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-11. Last updated: 2026-06-10.