Sandshrew #79/123
Pokemon card from HeartGold SoulSilver · released 2010-02-10
Sandshrew is a Common Fighting-type Basic Pokemon card, number 79/123 of the HeartGold SoulSilver set (released 2010-02-10), illustrated by Yukiko Baba. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$27.26 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.83 | $0.10 | $0.58 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $27.26 | $13.66 | $40.58 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-08-22 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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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 |
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
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All Sandshrew cards · HeartGold SoulSilver price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.