Sandile - Dragons Exalted (Reverse Holo) [8/124]

Name: Sandile - Dragons Exalted (Reverse Holo) [8/124]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A Reverse Holo Sandile Pokémon card from the Dragons Exalted set, featuring holographic accents on the card's border and attack area.

Estimated value

$1 - $5

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

COLLECTOR'S BREAKDOWN: SANDILE - DRAGONS EXALTED (REVERSE HOLO) [8/124]

This is a Reverse Holo Sandile card from the Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game). It’s a Basic Pokémon with 70 HP, featuring the attack 'Sand Tomb' which deals 30 damage and prevents the defending Pokémon from retreating. The artwork by Ken Sugimori depicts Sandile in its desert environment, emphasizing its ground-type characteristics.

CULTURAL CARD LORE

Where This Object Echoes

Egyptian MythologyAncient Egypt

Sandile's appearance and desert habitat bear resemblance to crocodile and alligator symbolism in ancient Egypt, where they were revered and also feared as deities tied to the Nile.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading cards as a social ritual among children and hobbyists.
•Strategic deck building and competitive play in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Meaning Through Time

2010s (Introduction)

Sandile initially represented a new generation of Ground/Dark Type Pokémon from the Unova region, introducing players to unique type combinations and strategies.

CARD HISTORY & PRINT RUNS

The Sandile card was released as part of the Dragons Exalted expansion in 2012, which was a significant set in the Black & White series era. This period introduced many popular Dragon-type Pokémon and brought new mechanics to the game. Sandile itself is a Pokémon from the Unova region, which was ...

COLLECTOR INTEL

Sandile's design is inspired by crocodiles and alligators, often seen burrowing in sand, and its dark 'mask' resembles sunglasses, a common accessory in arid climates.

The Dragons Exalted set was notable for introducing 'Dragon Type' as a new primary Pokémon type in the TCG, distinct from colorless, to specifically represent Dragon Pokémon from the video games.

HOW SCARCE IS IT?

Ordinary40-55%

CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Typical Characteristics

Moderate production runs
Common at estate sales
Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

Common low-value cards are rarely targets for sophisticated counterfeiting.
The visual attributes, including font, layout, and holo pattern, are consistent with authentic Pokémon TCG cards.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence is assigned due to the clear visibility of core identification markers such as the Pokémon name, artwork, set code, and explicit 'Reverse Holo' pattern, allowing for accurate categorization and basic valuation.

KEY EVIDENCE

1The card clearly identifies 'Sandile' as the Pokémon.
2The 'BASIC' indicator and '70 HP' are consistent with a typical Basic Pokémon card.
3The attack 'Sand Tomb' with 30 damage is visible, along with its energy cost.
4The visible copyright text '©2012 Pokémon' and artist credit 'Ken Sugimori' point to its origin.
5The set code '8/124' is partially visible, indicating its position within a set of 124 cards.
6The iridescent sparkle on the card background confirms its 'Reverse Holo' variant.

UNCERTAINTIES

•The image quality is not high enough to thoroughly assess print lines, minor scratches, or precise centering.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Provide a clear, high-resolution scan of the card's front and back for detailed condition analysis.
→Measure exact centering on both the front and back.
→Inspect the surface under angled light to check for minor scratches or indentations on the holographic layer.
→Examine edges and corners closely for any nicks or whitening.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

Based on the image, the card appears to be in reasonably good condition. There are no immediate visible signs of major creasing, heavy scratching, or significant edge wear, though closer inspection would be needed to assess minor imperfections and surface scratching of the holo. Centering appears decent from this angle.

Surface

The card features a characteristic Reverse Holo pattern, where the entire card surface, except for the Pokémon's artwork, is holographic. The image shows a sparkling, pixelated holographic effect across the background of the card's illustration and the card frame.