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Card details
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of it.
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- 2000/02/24
- Set size
- 130 cards
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Frequently asked
- What is Scyther #17/130 worth?
- Scyther (Base Set 2) currently sells for about $34.37 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Up 11.2% over the last 30 days. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
- What set is Scyther from?
- Scyther is from the Base Set 2 Pokemon TCG set released in 2000, collector number 17/130. This is a Wizards of the Coast vintage-era card.
- How rare is Scyther?
- Scyther is classified as Rare Holo in the Base Set 2 set. Rarity tiers determine pull rates from booster packs — rarer cards command higher market premiums, especially in graded condition.
- Should I grade my Scyther?
- Raw Scyther sells for $34.37; PSA 10 examples sell for $2,878.15 — about 83.7× the raw price. There's a strong PSA 10 premium here — grading typically pays off if the raw card is Mint.
- Who illustrated Scyther?
- Scyther was illustrated by Ken Sugimori for the Base Set 2 Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.
- Is Scyther a 1st Edition card?
