Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Sandy Shocks ex in Paradox Rift at roughly $1.89. Its 7-day trend is negative at 3.1%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $1.87. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.63 and a peak around $2.12 (26% 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

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (3.1%); this leaves value 11% under the 90-day peak. The 90-day range spans $1.63 to $2.12 (26% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($1.87), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +1403% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $10.55, while PSA 10 is $28.41.

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. This comparison sample includes 4 alternatives across 2 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.66-$24.08, a 3548% band. Against the sample mean of $8.15, this card is -77%. Notable alternatives include Sandy Shocks ex #108 (Paradox Rift) at $0.66, Sandy Shocks ex #250 (Paradox Rift) at $7.22, Sandy Shocks ex #56 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.66, and Sandy Shocks ex #159 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $24.08.

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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