Sandshrew – Mysterious Treasures (#96)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sandshrew (#96) is a Common card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Sand Attack attack, If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.58, Cardmarket average sale is €0.15, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.58
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.16
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 96
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Water +10
- Resistances
- Lightning -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Sandslash
Attacks & Strategy
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Sand Attack
[Fighting]
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing. - Ram [Fighting, Colorless] — 30
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sandshrew from Mysterious Treasures (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
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 Sandshrew 96 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Sandshrew's Sand Attack for Fighting energy. Special effect: If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coi...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Water +10 • Resistant to Lightning -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Sandshrew Cards
Looking for other Sandshrew cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #96 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.58 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Sandshrew is part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, 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 Sandshrew 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 Mysterious Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Sandshrew 96 was released in 2007 in the Mysterious Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Mysterious Treasures is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Sandshrew 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 Sandshrew 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Sandshrew works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.