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Sandshrew [1st Edition]
Pokemon Base Set•#62
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$35.06Market Price
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Sandshrew [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
4 facts about this card
Card History
Sandshrew #62 is one of the original 102 English Base Set cards, making this 1st Edition printing part of the very first wave of Pokémon TCG cards many collectors chased in the West.
Artist
This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the defining visual architect of early Pokémon whose official art shaped how collectors first pictured the original 151.
In-Game
Its attack, Sand-attack, is directly based on Sand Attack from the video games, and Bulbapedia notes the card’s English Pokédex text was lifted from Pokémon Red and Blue.
Card History
Early prints of Base Set Sandshrew are a fun text-variation chase, with Bulbapedia documenting an earlier wording that read "this attack does nothing" before later prints changed it to "that attack does nothing."
Card Reference
About Sandshrew [1st Edition]
Sandshrew [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 62. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $35.06, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Base Set
- Card Number
- #62
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Sandshrew [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Sandshrew [1st Edition] is $35.06. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Sandshrew [1st Edition] from?
Sandshrew [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 62, released in 1999.
Is Sandshrew [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Sandshrew [1st Edition] 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 Sandshrew [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Sandshrew [1st Edition] 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.