Question 1

What is the current market value of Sandslash #79?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Sandslash (Boundaries Crossed) sits near $0.34. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. Against its 30-day baseline of $0.33, this card is pricing 2.2% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.30 and $0.43, producing a 38% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Sandslash #79 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.30 and $0.43 create a 38% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.33). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Sandslash #79 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Sandslash appears in Boundaries Crossed, released in 2012. Card flavor text reads: "The spikes on its body are made up of its hardened hide. It rolls up and attacks foes with its spikes." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Fighting. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This card evolves from Sandshrew. Notable move text references "Sand-Attack" and "Earthquake". It has a weakness to Water and resistance to Lightning. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Sandslash cards available?

Accepted Answer

Sandslash sits within a broader pool of Sandslash variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.21 to $2.34 (1014% spread). The current card sits -68% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.08. Notable alternatives include Sandslash #41 (Fossil) at $1.00, Sandslash #62 (Legendary Collection) at $1.03, Sandslash #61 (Mysterious Treasures) at $0.21, and Sandslash #93 (Skyridge) at $2.34.

Question 5

What set is Sandslash #79 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Boundaries Crossed is 2012. Series classification for this set is Black & White. The checklist contains 153 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Sandslash is card number 79 with a Uncommon designation.

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