Sandy-shocks – Temporal Forces (#98)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sandy-shocks (#98) is an Uncommon card from Scarlet & Violet - Temporal Forces released in 2024. It showcases artwork by DOM and the Magnetic Burst attack (20+ damage), If you have 3 or more Energy in play, this attack does 70 more damage. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.08, Cardmarket average sale is €0.03, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.08
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.04
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Card Number
- 98
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 DOM
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Magnetic Burst
[Fighting]
— 20+
If you have 3 or more Energy in play, this attack does 70 more damage. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness. - Power Gem [Fighting, Colorless] — 60
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sandy-shocks from Temporal Forces (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator DOM.
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 98 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Sandy-shocks's Magnetic Burst deals 20+ damage for Fighting energy. Special effect: If you have 3 or more Energy in play, this attack does 70 more damage. This attack's damage isn't af...
Stats Overview: 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporal Forces #98 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.08 |
�📦 Temporal Forces Set Context
This Sandy-shocks is part of the Temporal Forces expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by DOM, 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 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
- Uncommon cards from Temporal Forces are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by DOM 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: Sandy-shocks 98 was released in 2024 in the Temporal Forces expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by DOM. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Temporal Forces 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 versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.