Hisuian Sneasel · Astral Radiance, what to know.
About the Hisuian Sneasel card
Hisuian Sneasel is card 92 of 216 in Astral Radiance, released in May 2022, a Common. It is a Basic Darkness-type with 70 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Hisuian Sneasel needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Mizue.
The Pokédex entry printed on Hisuian Sneasel reads: "Its sturdy, curved claws are ideal for traversing precipitous cliffs. From the tips of these claws drips a venom that infiltrates the nerves of any prey caught in Sneasel's grasp."
What is Hisuian Sneasel worth?
Hisuian Sneasel is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Hisuian Sneasel before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Hisuian Sneasel is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Hisuian Sneasel
Raw copies of Hisuian Sneasel are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Hisuian Sneasel is the practical move.
