Set market cap
100 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Sandstorm
The top 10 cards are 72% of the set’s $2,537.00 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 | $342.74 | $6,068.58 |
| 2 |  Gardevoir ex | #96 | Rare Holo EX | $271.66 | $6,307.86 |
| 3 |  Typhlosion ex | #99 | Rare Holo EX | $259.63 | $3,291.69 |
| 4 |  Aerodactyl ex | #94 | Rare Holo EX | $173.50 | $4,012.50 |
| 5 |  Sableye | #10 | Rare Holo | $159.00 | $1,968.04 |
| 6 |  Wailord ex | #100 | Rare Holo EX | $146.52 | $8,600.00 |
| 7 |  Kabutops ex | #97 | Rare Holo EX | $138.20 | $2,939.00 |
| 8 |  Aggron ex | #95 | Rare Holo EX | $117.22 | $1,001.59 |
| 9 |  Flareon | #5 | Rare Holo | $113.32 | $1,913.62 |
| 10 |  Jolteon | #6 | Rare Holo | $95.00 | $3,500.00 |
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 $342.74 → PSA 10 $6,068.58 17.7×EV +$858.52Gardevoir ex #96raw $271.66 → PSA 10 $6,307.86 23.2×EV +$714.71Typhlosion ex #99raw $259.63 → PSA 10 $3,291.69 12.7×EV +$408.55Aerodactyl ex #94raw $173.50 → PSA 10 $4,012.50 23.1×EV +$551.01Sableye #10raw $159.00 → PSA 10 $1,968.04 12.4×EV +$220.55Wailord ex #100raw $146.52 → PSA 10 $8,600.00 58.7×EV +$957.10Premiums 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 — $342.74
- Gardevoir ex #96 — $271.66
- Typhlosion ex #99 — $259.63
- Aerodactyl ex #94 — $173.50
- Sableye #10 — $159.00
- Wailord ex #100 — $146.52
- Kabutops ex #97 — $138.20
- Aggron ex #95 — $117.22
- Flareon #5 — $113.32
- Jolteon #6 — $95.00
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 $2,536.50, with Raichu ex #98 as the most valuable card at $342.74. 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 $342.74, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Sandstorm set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,536.50 at market prices.
When was Sandstorm released?
Sandstorm was released on 2003-09-18.