Sandy-shocks – Prismatic Evolutions (#56)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sandy-shocks (#56) is a Double Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Prismatic Evolutions released in 2025. It features the Earthen Spike attack (200 damage), During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.53.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.53
Card Details
- Set
- Prismatic Evolutions
- Card Number
- 56
- Rarity
- ✨ Double Rare
- HP
- 220
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Magnetic Absorption
Once during your turn, if your opponent has 4 or fewer Prize cards remaining, you may attach a Basic Fighting Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Earthen Spike
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 200
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (66.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sandy-shocks from Prismatic Evolutions (Double Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card showcases quality artwork.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Sandy-shocks 56 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Sandy-shocks's Earthen Spike deals 200 damage for Fighting + Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
Stats Overview: 220 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prismatic Evolutions #56 ← Current | 220 | 1 attack | Double Rare | $0.53 |
�📦 Prismatic Evolutions Set Context
This Sandy-shocks is part of the Prismatic Evolutions expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Sandy-shocks 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
- Double Rare cards from Prismatic Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Sandy-shocks 56 was released in 2025 in the Prismatic Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Prismatic Evolutions is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Sandy-shocks with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Sandy-shocks 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: Sandy-shocks works best in Fighting type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.