| Set | EX Team Rocket Returns |
| Card number | 18 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Masakazu Fukuda |
| Released | Nov 2004 |
Dark Sandslash #18 Value (EX Team Rocket Returns)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Dark Sandslash from the EX Team Rocket Returns set released in late 2004 is a rare Pokémon card featuring art by Masakazu Fukuda. It represents the darker-themed set era and holds a mid-tier position in the set's overall rarity and collectibility.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $8.83 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €7.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €7.34 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €7.01 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 55 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,687 |
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Why Dark Sandslash #18 is priced where it is
Dark Sandslash #18 is a Rare Pokémon card from EX Team Rocket Returns, the EX era (2004). It ranks as number 41 by price out of 111 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 191x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($8.83 to $8.83). The illustration is by Masakazu Fukuda.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $432.84 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $198.08 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,687 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $374.15 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $177.40 | 2 |
| PSA | 7 | $16.90 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Dark Sandslash price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €7.00 | $8.83 |
| Oct 2026 | €8.80 | $8.83 |
| Sep 2026 | €8.99 | $8.83 |
| Aug 2026 | €6.64 | $8.83 |
| Jul 2026 | €4.98 | $8.83 |
| Jun 2026 | €4.98 | $8.83 |
| Apr 2026 | €4.99 | $8.83 |
| Mar 2026 | €4.99 | $8.88 |
| Feb 2026 | €4.99 | $9.17 |
| Jan 2026 | €4.99 | $9.20 |
| Dec 2025 | €4.99 | $8.20 |
| Nov 2025 | €4.99 | $8.05 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dark Sandslash #18 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.83, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,687 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €7.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Dark Sandslash #18 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Dark Sandslash #18 sells for about $1,687 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $8.83 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Dark Sandslash #18 rare?
Dark Sandslash #18 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 41 by price among the 111 cards in EX Team Rocket Returns. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Dark Sandslash #18 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $8.83.
Is Dark Sandslash #18 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 191.1x raw ($1,679 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Dark Sandslash I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (18) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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