Sandygast - Paldea Evolved (Illustration Rare) [214/193]

Name: Sandygast - Paldea Evolved (Illustration Rare) [214/193]
Brand: kingman
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Pokemon card Sandygast Illustration Rare from the Paldea Evolved set, featuring stylized artwork by Tomokazu Komiya in a binder. - view 1

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Estimated value

$3 - $8

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

SANDYGAST - PALDEA EVOLVED (ILLUSTRATION RARE) [214/193]: IDENTIFICATION

This Illustration Rare variant of Sandygast features an evocative, non-traditional art style by Tomokazu Komiya, depicting the Pokemon centered in a dark, textured sandbox cluttered with toy cars. The card is printed with a full-art holofoil finish extending to the borders, characteristic of the Scarlet & Violet era 'Illustration Rare' (IR) sub-set. It displays a Psychic typing, 90 HP, and two attacks: Mumble and Mud Shot. The bottom left corner clearly displays the 'G' regulation mark and the set code 'PAL 214/193' with a gold star rarity symbol.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Moo-Moo Milk - Neo Genesis (Japanese Promo Version) [Star Rarity Symbol], Smeargle - Black Star Promo (Pokémon League) [#32], Drowzee - Scarlet & Violet Base Set (Illustration Rare) [210/198].

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese FolkloreEdo Period to Present

Sandygast echoes the concept of Tsukumogami, spirits that inhabit everyday items—in this case, a sandcastle.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Modern TCG collecting involves 'master set' completion, a ritualized form of taxonomical assembly popularized in the 1990s.

Meaning Through Time

2023-Present

Transition from purely competitive cards to 'Illustration Rares' which prioritize artistic expression over gameplay utility.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in June 2023 as part of the Paldea Evolved expansion (the second main set of the Scarlet & Violet series), this card represents a shift in Pokemon TCG aesthetics toward diverse artistic interpretations. The artist, Tomokazu Komiya, is a veteran illustrator known for his primitive, hand-painted style that has appeared in the TCG since the Neo Genesis set in 2000. Sandygast itself was introduced in the Sun & Moon era (2016) as a Ghost/Ground-type inspired by Japanese folklore regarding possessed objects.

COLLECTOR INTEL

The Paldea Evolved set contains 36 Illustration Rare cards, making any specific pull like this Sandygast a 1-in-sets-worth occurrence based on pull rate data from TCGplayer (2023).

SCARCITY

Uncommon70-80%

CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Rarity 5/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 98 trading cards items at rarity 5 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Limited production
Named makers
Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

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GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

The card is clearly identifiable by set code and artwork; however, back-side condition and surface details are obscured by the binder sleeve.

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 8-9

Grading breakdown

Visually sharp corners and clean edges are apparent; however, the left-to-right centering appears slightly off-ratio (approx 65/35), which typically prevents a Gem Mint 10 grade.

Condition

The card appears to be in Excellent to Near Mint condition while housed in a protective binder page. The centering looks slightly heavy toward the left border, though no significant surface scratches or corner whitening are visible through the plastic sleeve.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$3 - $8

Updated: Aug 8, 2026

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YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

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What Aligned

User stated 'Mint' - visual evidence shows sharp corners and lack of obvious surface wear consistent with a high-grade raw card.
User noted 'full art shiny card' - card is confirmed as an Illustration Rare which features full-bleed artwork and a holofoil finish.