Alolan Sandslash #29

Alolan Sandslash is a Ultra Prism card from the 2018 release window. The printed flavor text states: "This Pokémon's steel spikes are sheathed in ice.

Stabs from these spikes cause deep wounds and severe frostbite as well." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare.

Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Water.

As an evolution, Alolan Sandslash develops from Alolan Sandshrew. The printed attacks highlight "Spike Armor" and "Frost Breath".

Current market pricing for Alolan Sandslash (Ultra Prism) sits near $0.44. Over the last 7 days it gained 2.3%.

Against its 30-day baseline of $0.43, this card is pricing 2.5% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.33 and $0.47, producing a 32% range and moderate-volatility behavior.

This version is categorized as Rare.

Collector-focused market read: Recent direction is upward at 2.3%; current pricing is 33% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $0.33 to $0.47 (32% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior.

Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.43). Available graded data shows PSA 9 at $15.00, which is +3309% versus raw pricing.

Ultra Prism was released in 2018. Ultra Prism is grouped under the Sun & Moon era.

Set size is 178 cards, which categorizes Ultra Prism as large. As of 2026, the set is 8 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period.

Alolan Sandslash (#29) is one of the Rare prints in this expansion.

Other Alolan printings create a useful comparison set for Alolan Sandslash. The current sample spans 4 comparable cards from 3 sets.

In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.39 and $12.38 (3074% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($3.65), this card is -88%.

Notable alternatives include Alolan Sandslash #SM127 (SM Black Star Promos) at $1.38, Alolan Sandslash #SM18 (SM Black Star Promos) at $12.38, Alolan Sandslash #20 (Guardians Rising) at $0.39, and Alolan Sandslash #138 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $0.46.