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5 facts about this card
Sandshrew #79 is a common from the original English HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, a landmark set that launched the HGSS-era card redesign and introduced Pokémon Prime and Pokémon LEGEND cards.
This Reverse Holo version is especially nostalgic for HGSS collectors because English HeartGold & SoulSilver cards were available in Reverse Holofoil, while the set’s Pokémon Prime cards took the normal holo spotlight in booster packs.
The card’s flavor text comes straight from Sandshrew’s SoulSilver Pokédex entry, tying this print directly to the Nintendo DS remake era it celebrates.
Sandshrew was version-flavored in the HeartGold and SoulSilver games too, appearing in places like Union Cave and Mt. Moon in HeartGold while being obtainable at the Goldenrod Game Corner in SoulSilver.
Illustrator Yukiko Baba gives this Sandshrew a soft storybook feel that stands out from the era’s flashier chase cards, making the Reverse Holo pattern a charming surprise on a humble common.
Card Reference
Sandshrew [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver set, card number 79. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver era, and was released in 2010. The current market price is $27.26, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Sandshrew [Reverse Holo] is $27.26. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Sandshrew [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver set, card number 79, released in 2010.
Whether Sandshrew [Reverse Holo] 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 Sandshrew [Reverse Holo] 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.