| Set | Prismatic Evolutions |
| Card number | 159 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 220 |
| Artist | Tetsu Kayama |
| Released | Jan 2025 |
Sandy Shocks ex #159 Value (Prismatic Evolutions)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Sandy Shocks ex is a Special Illustration Rare from the 2025 Prismatic Evolutions set, under the Scarlet & Violet series. It features art by Tetsu Kayama and falls within the top 25 by value in the set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $18.38 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €22.17 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €23.25 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €26.71 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 192 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $87.84 |
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What sets the price of Sandy Shocks ex #159
Sandy Shocks ex #159 is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Prismatic Evolutions, the Scarlet & Violet era (2025). It ranks as number 23 by price out of 180 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 4.8x raw, roughly $69.46 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Over the last 30 days the price fell -11%, from $20.74 to $18.38. The illustration is by Tetsu Kayama.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $49.88 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $28.37 | 2 |
| BGS | 9 | $25.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $40.04 | 4 |
| CGC | 9 | $22.24 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $87.84 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $31.13 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $19.46 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $10.23 | 1 |
| TAG | 10 | $75.62 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Sandy Shocks ex price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €22.17 | $18.44 |
| Oct 2026 | €22.70 | $20.00 |
| Sep 2026 | €23.99 | $21.08 |
| Aug 2026 | €24.10 | $22.38 |
| Jul 2026 | €24.69 | - |
| Jun 2026 | €24.99 | - |
| May 2026 | €25.00 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €23.40 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandy Shocks ex #159 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $18.38, a PSA 10 sells for around $87.84 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €22.17. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Sandy Shocks ex #159 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Sandy Shocks ex #159 sells for about $87.84 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $18.38 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Sandy Shocks ex #159 rare?
Sandy Shocks ex #159 is printed at Special Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 23 by price among the 180 cards in Prismatic Evolutions. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Sandy Shocks ex #159 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -11% to about $18.38. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Sandy Shocks ex #159 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 4.8x raw ($69.46 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 Sandy Shocks ex I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (159) 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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