Question 1

What is the current market value of Sandslash #29?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Sandslash in HeartGold & SoulSilver at roughly $0.84. Over the last 7 days it declined 10.6%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.97, this card is now 13.2% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.67 to $1.28 (73% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Question 2

Is Sandslash #29 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Week-over-week movement is negative (10.6%); this leaves value 34% under the 90-day peak. With a 73% 90-day spread ($0.67-$1.28), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 13.2% below its 30-day reference ($0.97). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Sandslash #29 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Sandslash appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver, released in 2010. Card flavor text reads: "If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spike and claws. They grow back in a day." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Fighting. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Sandslash develops from Sandshrew. Attack line includes "Poison Sting" and "Fury Swipes". This card is weak to Water energy and resists Lightning. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Sandslash cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Sandslash often benchmark it against other Sandslash cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.21-$2.34, a 1014% band. Against the sample mean of $0.98, this card is -15%. Notable alternatives include Sandslash #41 (Fossil) at $0.95, Sandslash #62 (Legendary Collection) at $1.02, Sandslash #79 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.33, and Sandslash #61 (Mysterious Treasures) at $0.21.

Question 5

What set is Sandslash #29 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

HeartGold & SoulSilver was released in 2010. Series classification for this set is HeartGold & SoulSilver. The checklist contains 124 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Sandslash is card number 29 with a Rare designation.

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