Question 1

What is the current market value of Sandile #216?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Sandile in Scarlet & Violet at roughly $5.71. Its 7-day trend is negative at 3.2%. Against its 30-day baseline of $5.52, this card is pricing 3.4% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $4.10 and a peak around $7.13 (53% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Sandile #216 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 3.2% over 7 days, with the card now 20% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $4.10 to $7.13 (53% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 3.4% above its 30-day reference ($5.52). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +3104% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $27.26, while PSA 10 is $182.96.

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

Sandile sits within a broader pool of Sandile variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.03-$18.90, a 62900% band. Against the sample mean of $3.20, this card is +78%. Notable alternatives include Sandile #57 (Black Bolt) at $0.03, Sandile #135 (Black Bolt) at $18.90, Sandile #115 (Scarlet & Violet) at $0.12, and Sandile #64 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.07.

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.

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