Rare Candy - Pokemon Sandstorm #88
Rare Candy
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Rare Candy Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Rare Candy made its Pokémon TCG debut in EX Sandstorm, giving Stage 1 and Stage 2 decks a dramatic shortcut that quickly became one of the game’s most iconic evolution effects.
Set Lore
As card 88/100 in EX Sandstorm, this uncommon Trainer comes from a set released in English on September 18, 2003, right in the early ex-era when the e-Reader frame still defined the look of the game.
In-Game
This card’s concept comes straight from the video games, where Rare Candy is the famous item that instantly raises a Pokémon by one level—making the TCG version feel like a perfect mechanical translation of the main-series games.
Artist
The EX Sandstorm printing uses artwork by Ryo Ueda, a longtime TCG illustrator whose credits stretch back to the EX Ruby & Sapphire era, giving this early Rare Candy print real period-authentic ex-era charm.
Cultural Impact
Collectors love this printing because the same Ryo Ueda Rare Candy artwork kept returning in later eras like Great Encounters, Dark Explorers, and Celestial Storm, turning the Sandstorm copy into the original version of a card image that stayed recognizable for years.
Card Reference
About Rare Candy
Rare Candy is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Sandstorm set, card number 88. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2003. The current market price is $8.28, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Sandstorm
- Card Number
- #88
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Era
- EX Series
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Rare Candy?
The current market price of Rare Candy is $8.28. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Rare Candy from?
Rare Candy is from the Pokemon Sandstorm set, card number 88, released in 2003.
Is Rare Candy worth grading?
Whether Rare Candy 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 Rare Candy?
You can buy or sell Rare Candy 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.