Set market cap
100 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Sandstorm
The top 10 cards are 72% of the set’s $2,762.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Raichu ex | #98 | Rare Holo EX | $387.50 | $9,620.72 |
| 2 |  Gardevoir ex | #96 | Rare Holo EX | $302.22 | $15,750.00 |
| 3 |  Typhlosion ex | #99 | Rare Holo EX | $279.78 | $16,000.00 |
| 4 |  Aerodactyl ex | #94 | Rare Holo EX | $182.50 | $24,000.00 |
| 5 |  Flareon | #5 | Rare Holo | $169.67 | $4,058.83 |
| 6 |  Kabutops ex | #97 | Rare Holo EX | $160.30 | $3,000.00 |
| 7 |  Sableye | #10 | Rare Holo | $159.00 | $4,550.00 |
| 8 |  Wailord ex | #100 | Rare Holo EX | $146.52 | $12,283.33 |
| 9 |  Aggron ex | #95 | Rare Holo EX | $122.67 | $5,000.00 |
| 10 |  Jolteon | #6 | Rare Holo | $83.87 | $2,300.00 |
How Sandstorm is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Sandstorm pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Holo | 14 | 1 in 3 | 1 in 42 |
Which Sandstorm cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Raichu ex #98raw $387.50 → PSA 10 $9,620.72 24.8×EV +$2,484.69Gardevoir ex #96raw $302.22 → PSA 10 $15,750.00 52.1×EV +$1,276.72Flareon #5raw $169.67 → PSA 10 $4,058.83 23.9×EV +$614.53Kabutops ex #97raw $160.30 → PSA 10 $3,000.00 18.7×EV +$766.09Sableye #10raw $159.00 → PSA 10 $4,550.00 28.6×EV +$1,171.56Wailord ex #100raw $146.52 → PSA 10 $12,283.33 83.8×EV +$1,199.04Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Sandstorm
Creators on Sandstorm
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Sandstorm cards
This set has 9 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products
All cards 100
Most valuable cards in Sandstorm
- Raichu ex #98 — $387.50
- Gardevoir ex #96 — $302.22
- Typhlosion ex #99 — $279.78
- Aerodactyl ex #94 — $182.50
- Flareon #5 — $169.67
- Kabutops ex #97 — $160.30
- Sableye #10 — $159.00
- Wailord ex #100 — $146.52
- Aggron ex #95 — $122.67
- Jolteon #6 — $83.87
About Sandstorm
Sandstorm is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the EX series, released on 2003-09-18. The set contains 100 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $2,761.61, with Raichu ex #98 as the most valuable card at $387.50. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Sandstorm — FAQ
How many cards are in Sandstorm?
Sandstorm contains 100 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Sandstorm?
Raichu ex #98 at $387.50, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Sandstorm set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,761.61 at market prices.
When was Sandstorm released?
Sandstorm was released on 2003-09-18.