Question 1

What is the current market value of Sandy Shocks ex #228?

Accepted Answer

Sandy Shocks ex from Paradox Rift is currently trading around $2.00. Its 7-day trend is negative at 2.0%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $1.99. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.63 and a peak around $2.11 (24% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Sandy Shocks ex #228 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 2.0% over 7 days, with the card now 5% below its 90-day high. With a 24% 90-day spread ($1.63-$2.11), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($1.99). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1331% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $18.19, while PSA 10 is $28.62.

Question 3

What is Sandy Shocks ex #228 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Sandy Shocks ex appears in Paradox Rift, released in 2023. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Ultra Rare. Printed HP is 220. Energy typing is Fighting. This print is categorized under the Basic, ex, and Ancient subtype. The card text reads: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. This card has the following ability: "Magnetic Absorption". The printed attacks highlight "Earthen Spike". It is weak to Grass type energy. It requires 2 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Sandy cards available?

Accepted Answer

Sandy Shocks ex sits within a broader pool of Sandy variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 4 comparable cards from 2 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.65 and $28.04 (4214% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($9.70), this card is -79%. Notable alternatives include Sandy Shocks ex #56 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.65, Sandy Shocks ex #159 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $28.04, Sandy Shocks ex #108 (Paradox Rift) at $0.82, and Sandy Shocks ex #250 (Paradox Rift) at $9.30.

Question 5

What set is Sandy Shocks ex #228 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paradox Rift entered circulation in 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. With 266 listed cards, this is a very large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Paradox Rift checklist, Sandy Shocks ex occupies position #228 as a Ultra Rare card.

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