Sandshrew #8 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 8 Aug 2026Related Sandshrew & chase cards
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Sandshrew #8 comes from the TCG Classic: Venusaur Deck set, one of those charming, low-key releases that collectors tend to circle back to years later. It's not a flashy card, but that's part of its appeal. If you're digging into Sandshrew value right now, here's the short version: raw copies sit at $3, and the price climbs fast once grading enters the picture.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $2.68, up 25% over the past year, with an all-time high of $4.95 in December 2023.
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Sandshrew price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population).
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $36 | - |
| PSA 9 | $17 | - |
| PSA 8 | - | - |
| PSA 7 | - | - |
| PSA 6 | - | - |
| PSA 5 | - | - |
| PSA 4 | - | - |
| PSA 3 | - | - |
| PSA 2 | - | - |
| PSA 1 | - | - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $2.68 | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company.
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The collector's take on Sandshrew
Is Sandshrew worth grading?
So, is Sandshrew worth grading? It depends on what you're after. A raw copy runs about $3, a Grade 9 jumps to $19, and a true PSA 10 sits at $36, which works out to 13.2x the raw price. That's a real jump, no question, but gem mint is genuinely hard to hit. Corners, centering, surface, print quality, any small flaw and you're looking at a Grade 9 instead, or lower. Grading fees and turnaround time eat into that upside too, so before you send one off, ask yourself if the card is sharp enough in hand to realistically grade a 10. If it's a little soft around the edges, it might make more sense to enjoy it raw or sell it as is.
How rare is Sandshrew?
We don't have exact population numbers to lean on for Sandshrew, but the value gap between raw, Grade 9, and PSA 10 tells its own story. When a PSA 10 commands more than thirteen times the raw price, that usually means gem mint copies are thin on the ground relative to how many raw cards are floating around. That kind of spread is a pretty reliable signal that top-grade copies are the real prize here, even without a hard pop count to point to.
Where can you pull Sandshrew?
This is where PackSpy actually earns its keep. We track real pulls across pack-opening sites, not just price guides, and so far we haven't recorded Sandshrew #8 being pulled on any tracked site. That tells you something useful: this isn't a card you should expect to rip open in a live break. If you want one, your best bet right now is the secondary market rather than chasing packs hoping to hit it. Worth remembering too, opening packs is a gamble in general, and most rips don't come out ahead financially, so go in with clear eyes either way.
Questions people ask
How much is Sandshrew worth?+
A raw, ungraded Sandshrew #8 from the TCG Classic: Venusaur Deck set is worth about $3. Once graded, the price climbs, with a Grade 9 valued at $19 and a PSA 10 at $36.
Is Sandshrew worth grading?+
It can be, if your copy is sharp. A PSA 10 sells for 13.2x the raw price, but gem mint condition is tough to land, and grading costs money and time regardless of the result. Weigh the card's condition honestly before sending it in.
How much is a PSA 10 Sandshrew worth?+
A PSA 10 Sandshrew #8 is valued at $36, compared to $3 raw and $19 for a Grade 9. That gap reflects just how much gem mint condition matters for this card.
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