Question 1

What is the current market value of Sandshrew #79?

Accepted Answer

Sandshrew (HeartGold & SoulSilver) is presently valued at about $0.27 in raw condition. Over the last 7 days it gained 3.8%. It now sits 22.9% above its 30-day average of $0.22. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.11 and a peak around $0.30 (70% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Sandshrew #79 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly movement is positive (3.8%), and value remains materially above its recent low (145%). Observed 90-day bounds of $0.11 and $0.30 create a 70% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.22), the card is trading 22.9% higher. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Sandshrew #79 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Sandshrew appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver, released in 2010. The printed flavor text states: "Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Fighting. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Defense Curl" and "Rollout". Weakness: Water. Resistance: Lightning. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Sandshrew cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Sandshrew checklist helps contextualize this specific Sandshrew print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.02-$8.56, a 42700% band. Against the sample mean of $1.81, this card is -85%. Notable alternatives include Sandshrew #62 (Base) at $1.14, Sandshrew #91 (Base Set 2) at $0.49, Sandshrew #91 (Legendary Collection) at $0.02, and Sandshrew #78 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.46.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

HeartGold & SoulSilver entered circulation in 2010. HeartGold & SoulSilver is grouped under the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. Set size is 124 cards, which categorizes HeartGold & SoulSilver as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the HeartGold & SoulSilver checklist, Sandshrew occupies position #79 as a Common card.

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