Question 1

What is the current market value of Alolan Sandslash-GX #SM236?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Alolan Sandslash-GX (SM Black Star Promos) sits near $11.04. Week-over-week movement is upward at 3.5%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($10.17), by 8.6%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $9.26 and a peak around $11.04 (16% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Alolan Sandslash-GX #SM236 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly movement is positive (3.5%), and value remains materially above its recent low (19%). With a 16% 90-day spread ($9.26-$11.04), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value is 8.6% above its 30-day reference ($10.17). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +317% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $50.00, while PSA 10 is $46.05.

Question 3

What is Alolan Sandslash-GX #SM236 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Alolan Sandslash-GX is a SM Black Star Promos card from the 2017 release window. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 200. Energy typing is Water. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This card evolves from Alolan Sandshrew. Card rules text: Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Notable ability on this print: "Spiky Shield". Notable move text references "Frost Breath" and "Spiky Storm-GX". It is weak to Metal type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 2. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What set is Alolan Sandslash-GX #SM236 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for SM Black Star Promos is 2017. Series classification for this set is Sun & Moon. Set size is 250 cards, which categorizes SM Black Star Promos as large. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Alolan Sandslash-GX is card number SM236 with a Promo designation.

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