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5 facts about this card
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Card Reference
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 $96.31, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $81.03 to $96.31, with a median of $89.06.
The current market price of Armaldo [Prerelease] is $96.31. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Armaldo [Prerelease] is from the Pokemon Sandstorm set, card number 1, released in 2003.
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.
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.
Approximately 100 PSA graded copies tracked.
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