Sandshrew 79/123
Pokemon card from HeartGold SoulSilver · released Feb 10, 2010
Sandshrew is a Common Fighting-type Basic Pokemon card, number 79/123 in HeartGold SoulSilver (released Feb 10, 2010), illustrated by Yukiko Baba. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$33.51 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was unchanged at ~$33.51.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$1.00 | ~$0.10 | ~$0.65 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$33.51 | ~$16.80 | ~$45.15 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse 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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Sealed HeartGold SoulSilver products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
Card details
| Set | HeartGold SoulSilver |
| Number | 79/123 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Fighting |
| HP | 60 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Yukiko Baba |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number79/123Card 79 of the 123 in the main HeartGold SoulSilver list.
- Set symbol
The small HeartGold SoulSilver 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.
- RarityCommon: a black circle.
- Illustrator“Illus. Yukiko Baba” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Defense CurlFlip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Sandshrew by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
Rollout10
Weakness: Water ×2 · Resistance: Lightning -20 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Sandshrew printings
More HeartGold SoulSilver cards
All Sandshrew cards · HeartGold SoulSilver price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.