Sandile – Flashfire (#56)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sandile (#56) is a Common card from XY - Flashfire released in 2014. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Surprise Attack attack (40 damage), Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.17, Cardmarket average sale is €0.05, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.17
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.05
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Flashfire
- Card Number
- 56
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Krokorok
Attacks & Strategy
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Surprise Attack
[Darkness, Colorless]
— 40
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sandile from Flashfire (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
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 Sandile 56 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Sandile's Surprise Attack deals 40 damage for Darkness + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Sandile Cards
Looking for other Sandile cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashfire #56 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Common | $0.17 |
�📦 Flashfire Set Context
This Sandile is part of the Flashfire expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, 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 Sandile 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
- Common cards from Flashfire are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Flashfire
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Sandile 56 was released in 2014 in the Flashfire expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Flashfire is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Sandile have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Sandile 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Sandile works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.