What is the current market value for an ungraded Sandslash #28?

An ungraded Sandslash #28 from the Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass set is currently valued around $7.

How much more is a PSA 10 worth compared to an ungraded copy?

A PSA 10 copy of Sandslash #28 is valued at $268, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $7.

Which condition offers the best return on investment for this card?

For maximum return, aiming for a PSA 10 grade, valued at $268, provides the highest potential resale value.

Sandslash #28 — Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass Card Value

Name: Sandslash #28 — Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass

What the Sandslash #28 card from Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Sandslash #28 value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 9 $34 · PSA 10 $268. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon Japanese 1997 CarddassGame · Pokémon

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Value by grade

Ungraded

4.9×

$34

Grade 9

38.3×

$268

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 38.3× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Sandslash #28, buy the Standard version for $7. The Pocket Monsters version, priced at $4, offers no significant premium in terms of edition or scarcity over the Standard. Therefore, if you only want the card, the Pocket Monsters version is the most economical choice. Collectors prioritizing the Standard version should only pay the extra $3 if they desire that specific print.

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Standard— this pageSandslash #28 — Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass Card Value$7.48$267.53eBay ↗

Pocket MonstersSandslash [Pocket Monsters] #28 — Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass Card Value$4.49$274.95eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass
Game: Pokémon

Sandslash #28 (Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass) card value

An ungraded Sandslash #28 from Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass averages around $7. A Grade 9 copy runs about $34, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $268.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$7	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$34	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$268	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current market value for an ungraded Sandslash #28?: An ungraded Sandslash #28 from the Pokémon Japanese 1997 Carddass set is currently valued around $7.
How much more is a PSA 10 worth compared to an ungraded copy?: A PSA 10 copy of Sandslash #28 is valued at $268, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $7.
Which condition offers the best return on investment for this card?: For maximum return, aiming for a PSA 10 grade, valued at $268, provides the highest potential resale value.