Question 1

What is the current market value of Sandile #216?

Accepted Answer

For Sandile in Scarlet & Violet, the current reference price is $5.63. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 3.9%. That is close to the 30-day average of $5.73. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $4.06 to $7.13 (55% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Sandile #216 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Short-term momentum is positive (3.9% over 7 days), while the card sits 39% above its 90-day low. With a 55% 90-day spread ($4.06-$7.13), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($5.73). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +2471% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $21.60, while PSA 10 is $144.76.

Question 3

What is Sandile #216 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Scarlet & Violet introduced this print of Sandile. The printed flavor text states: "It submerges itself in sand and moves as if swimming. This wise behavior keeps its enemies from finding it and maintains its temperature." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Fighting. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. The printed attacks highlight "Gnaw" and "Ram". The card has a weakness to Grass. The retreat cost for this card is 2. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Sandile cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Sandile often benchmark it against other Sandile cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.08 to $6.94 (8575% spread). The current card sits +324% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.33. Notable alternatives include Sandile #63 (Black & White) at $0.25, Sandile #64 (Dark Explorers) at $0.23, Sandile #68 (Plasma Freeze) at $0.26, and Sandile #8 (McDonald's Collection 2011) at $6.94.

Question 5

What set is Sandile #216 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Scarlet & Violet is 2023. Scarlet & Violet is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 258 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Sandile is card number 216 with a Illustration Rare designation.

Sandile #216

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