Alolan Sandslash GX SM236
Pokemon card from SM Black Star Promos · released Feb 3, 2017
Alolan Sandslash GX is a Promo Water-type Pokemon card, number SM236 in SM Black Star Promos (released Feb 3, 2017), illustrated by 5ban Graphics. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$15.96 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$15.96.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$15.96 | ~$15.29 | ~$17.78 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | SM Black Star Promos |
| Number | SM236 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 200 |
| Artist | 5ban Graphics |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card numberSM236A Black Star Promo number. Promos are numbered in their own series, with no set total.
- Set symbol
The small SM Black Star Promos symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityPromo: the Black Star Promo symbol.
- Illustrator“Illus. 5ban Graphics” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Spiky ShieldIf this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent’s attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Frost Breath120
Spiky Storm GXThis attack does 100 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Weakness: Metal ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
More SM Black Star Promos cards
All Sandslash cards · SM Black Star Promos price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.