Mawile – Sandstorm (#9)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Mawile (#9) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Sandstorm released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Scam attack, Look at your opponent's hand. You may have your opponent shuffle a Supporter card you find there into his or her deck. If you do, your opponent draws a card.. TCGplayer market price sits around $35.44, Cardmarket average sale is €15.00, Floor listings start near €1.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $35.44
- Cardmarket trend price: €9.20
- Recent low listing: €1.50
Card Details
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Card Number
- 9
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Scam
[Colorless]
Look at your opponent's hand. You may have your opponent shuffle a Supporter card you find there into his or her deck. If you do, your opponent draws a card. -
Metal Hook
[Metal, Colorless]
— 20
Before doing damage, you may switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to the new Defending Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Mawile from Sandstorm (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Mawile 9 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Mawile's Scam for Colorless energy. Special effect: Look at your opponent's hand. You may have your opponent shuffle a Supporter card you find there int...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstorm #9 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $35.44 |
�📦 Sandstorm Set Context
This Mawile is part of the Sandstorm expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Mawile card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Sandstorm are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Mawile 9 was released in 2003 in the Sandstorm expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Sandstorm is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Mawile with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Mawile card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Mawile works best in Metal type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.