Armaldo [Prerelease] Pokemon Sandstorm #1
Raw NM
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Market$99.00
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Prices by condition
| Condition | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $99.00 | ||
| $62.50 | ||
| $89.99 | ||
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Near Mint copies currently sell for about $99.00.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $400.00 | ||
| $282.00 | ||
| $264.52 | ||
| $172.50 | ||
| $8.50 | ||
| $520.00 | ||
| $310.00 | ||
| $750.00 | ||
| $132.00 | ||
| $55.00 | ||
| $49.99 |
PSA 8 copies currently sell for about $264.52.
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About this card
Armaldo [Prerelease] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
This card is special to EX Sandstorm history because the set was the first English EX Series expansion to have an affiliated Prerelease promo, and Armaldo was the stamped card chosen for that debut.
Card History
Armaldo [Prerelease] keeps the same #1/100 slot as the regular EX Sandstorm holo, but the Prerelease stamp turns an already iconic set opener into a true event-exclusive collector piece.
Card History
Its Poké-Body, Primal Veil, is a wonderfully oppressive EX-era effect that shuts off Supporter cards for both players while Armaldo stays Active, giving this fossil bruiser a control twist collectors still remember.
In-Game
Armaldo’s in-game lore makes this card feel even more prehistoric and fierce, since Pokédex entries describe it as an ancient Pokémon that once hunted in the sea with extendable claws and later adapted to life on land.
Artist
The artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the original defining illustrators of the Pokémon TCG, which gives this prerelease promo extra prestige for collectors who chase landmark cards by legendary artists.
Price indexes
Price indexes follow the combined price of a group of cards over time.
Card Reference
Armaldo [Prerelease] (Pokemon Sandstorm #1) is worth $99.00 as of October 2026, ranked #17 of 195 priced cards in Pokemon Sandstorm by Raw NM market price.
Prices come from Double Holo market data, refreshed daily.
About Armaldo [Prerelease] (Pokemon Sandstorm #1)
Armaldo [Prerelease] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Sandstorm set, card number 1. This card has a Promo rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2003. The current market price is $99.00, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo.
Check another Pokemon card's value by name, set, or number.
Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $88.74 to $104.24, with a median of $96.31.
Card details
- Card Number
- #1
- Rarity
- Promo
- Release Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Era
- EX Series
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Armaldo [Prerelease] price by condition
As of Oct 27, 2026, Armaldo [Prerelease] (Pokemon Sandstorm #1) has a market price of $99.00 in Near Mint, $62.50 in Lightly Played, and $89.99 in Moderately Played, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $100.63 and ranged from $99.00 to $104.24. Near Mint is down 5% from about a month ago.
Armaldo [Prerelease] Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | $104.24 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $104.24 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $104.24 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $104.24 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $104.24 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $104.24 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $104.24 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $104.24 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $104.24 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $99.00 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $99.00 |
Armaldo [Prerelease] PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Armaldo [Prerelease] has an estimated value of about $400.00, based on Double Holo market data as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy has an estimated value of about $282.00 as of October 2026.
Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Armaldo [Prerelease] from Pokemon Sandstorm #1?
The current market price of Armaldo [Prerelease] is $99.00, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
What set is Armaldo [Prerelease] from?
Armaldo [Prerelease] is from the Pokemon Sandstorm set, card number 1, released in 2003.
Is Armaldo [Prerelease] worth grading?
Whether Armaldo [Prerelease] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Armaldo [Prerelease]?
You can buy or sell Armaldo [Prerelease] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
How much is Armaldo [Prerelease] worth in PSA 10?
Armaldo [Prerelease] in PSA 10 has an estimated market price of about $400.00 as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy has an estimated value of about $282.00 as of October 2026 by comparison. Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
How much is Armaldo [Prerelease] worth by condition?
As of Oct 27, 2026, Armaldo [Prerelease] (Pokemon Sandstorm #1) has a market price of $99.00 in Near Mint, $62.50 in Lightly Played, and $89.99 in Moderately Played, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $100.63 and ranged from $99.00 to $104.24. Near Mint is down 5% from about a month ago.
Approximately 100 PSA graded copies tracked.
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