Scyther #57
From Aquapolis, Scyther (#57) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $42.04 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Scyther #57. Sell on your own schedule.
Scyther at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- From Aquapolis (E-Card), released 2003.
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $42.04 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Uncommon rarity.
Scyther price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Scyther #57.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $199.99
- Mid
- $250.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $36.01
- Mid
- $42.24
- High
- —
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About Scyther #57
Printed as #57 in Aquapolis, Scyther belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2003. A Grass-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Hisao Nakamura illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $42.04, with listings from $199.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #57 / 147
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Scyther attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Scyther #57 — the playability layer behind the price.
Quick Turn
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Cross-Cut
If the Defending Pokémon is an Evolved Pokémon, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Scyther price analysis
What drives the current market value of Scyther #57.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $42.04, Normal at $36.15.
At $42.04, Scyther draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $42.04 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list Scyther, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Scyther price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $42.04–$42.04. The most recent snapshot of $42.04 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Scyther?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Scyther at $42.04 nets roughly $36.17 on eBay, $36.38 on TCGplayer, $39.59 via Cardmarket, $37.16 on Whatnot or $42.04 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.87.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Scyther?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Scyther #57 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $42.04 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $51.44 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $88.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $9.53 (11.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Scyther within Aquapolis
Within Aquapolis it is the #119 most valuable of 174 tracked cards; the set median is $63.74.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 32%.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Scyther valuable
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Scyther is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At $42.04 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era cards like Scyther (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Hisao Nakamura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Scyther
- For Scyther, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Scyther can realise well above the $199.99 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $42.04 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $42.04 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Scyther value questions
What is the value of Scyther?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $42.04 (low $199.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Scyther?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Scyther rare?
Scyther is a Uncommon card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Scyther?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($42.04), Normal ($36.15). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Scyther?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $42.04. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Scyther cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Hisao Nakamura also matters to collector demand.
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