Mega Scrafty ex Pokémon card #285
Special Illustration RarePokémon
Ascended Heroes·Mega Evolution series·#285

Mega Scrafty ex #285

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Mega Scrafty ex #285 sits in the Mega Evolution series and carries a live market value of $37.94, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$37.94
Cardmarket (EUR)
€41.57
Print variants
1
7d trend
▼ 14.2%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Mega Scrafty ex #285 today, you'd net about
$37.94after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $37.94Cardmarket $35.69Whatnot $33.50TCGplayer $32.80eBay $32.61

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.

Sell or hold?▼ 14.2%
Cooling off ▼

Mega Scrafty ex #285 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Mega Scrafty ex at a glance

  • Rarity: Special Illustration Rare.
  • Recent averages: €31.22 (7d), €36.40 (30d).
  • Ascended Heroes, Mega Evolution series, 2026.
  • Cardmarket values it at €41.57 (EUR).
  • Live market value $37.94 for the Holofoil print.
Market prices

Mega Scrafty ex price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mega Scrafty ex #285.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$37.94
TCGplayer market
Low
$34.59
Mid
$44.20
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€41.57
Avg sold
€35.13
Lowest NM
€18.00
7-day avg
€31.22
30-day avg
€36.40

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Mega Scrafty ex #285

Ascended Heroes placed Mega Scrafty ex at #285; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2026 within the Mega Evolution series. A Darkness-type (330 HP), this stage 1 / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by nagimiso and currently trades at $37.94 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $34.59 to —.

Card facts

Set
Ascended Heroes
Series
Mega Evolution
Number
#285 / 217
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Illustrator
nagimiso
HP
330
Type
Darkness
Subtype
Stage 1, ex
Released
2026/01/30
Card text

Mega Scrafty ex attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Mega Scrafty ex #285 — the playability layer behind the price.

Ability

Counterattacking Crest

If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), place 5 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

DarknessDarknessColorless

Outlaw Leg

160

Discard a random card from your opponent's hand. Discard the top card of your opponent's deck.

Battle stats

Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless
Ability
Counterattacking Crest
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Mega Scrafty ex price analysis

What drives the current market value of Mega Scrafty ex #285.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $37.94.

At $37.94, Mega Scrafty ex draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

A $37.94 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €41.57, with an average sold price of €35.13 and a lowest near-mint ask of €18.00.

Price trend

Mega Scrafty ex price history & movement

2026-10-19 · $43.85▼ 13.5% since 2026-10-192026-10-26 · $37.94

Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €31.22 against a 30-day average of €36.40 (-14.2%).

Single-day average: €29.59; Cardmarket trend price €41.57.

Across 3 recorded days the price spanned $37.94–$43.85. The most recent snapshot of $37.94 sits 0% up that range, 13.5% under the October 19, 2026 high.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 3.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 13.5%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€29.59
7-day avg€31.22
30-day avg€36.40
Trend price€41.57

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $4.38 (-10.3%)New recorded low
All-time high
$43.85
All-time low
$37.94
Off all-time high
-13.5%
7 days since high
Since first snapshot
-13.5%
Max drawdown
-13.5%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
3.4%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$37.94
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $37.94high $43.85

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Mega Scrafty ex?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Mega Scrafty ex at $37.94 nets roughly $32.61 on eBay, $32.80 on TCGplayer, $35.69 via Cardmarket, $33.50 on Whatnot or $37.94 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.33.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Mega Scrafty ex #285.

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Best net payout$37.94
Spread across platforms$5.33
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$5.3314.0%$32.61Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$5.1413.5%$32.80Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.255.9%$35.69Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$37.94Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$4.4411.7%$33.50Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Mega Scrafty ex?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mega Scrafty ex #285 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.

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Should you grade this?
Marginal — thin upside

At $37.94 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $42.52 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $83.92 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $5.28 (6.8% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$33.01
Net as PSA 9
$19.41
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$75.53
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$83.92
Expected value
$38.29
Expected profit
$5.28
6.8% ROI

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.

Set context

Mega Scrafty ex within Ascended Heroes

By market value Mega Scrafty ex sits at #17 of 42 in Ascended Heroes (set median $30.82).

That is 23% above the middle of the set — a top-62% position.

The set's top card is Mega Gengar ex (#284), valued at $736.25.

Rank in set
#17
of 42 tracked
Set median
$30.82
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Series
Mega Evolution
Full Ascended Heroes report →
Value drivers

What makes Mega Scrafty ex valuable

  • The nagimiso artwork gives Mega Scrafty ex appeal beyond pure playability.
  • A $37.94 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • Contemporary-era cards like Mega Scrafty ex (2026) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
  • As a Special Illustration Rare, Mega Scrafty ex sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
  • Its Darkness typing means Mega Scrafty ex has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Mega Scrafty ex

  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Mega Scrafty ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $37.94 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Ascended Heroes was released in 2026; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Special Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Mega Scrafty ex can realise well above the $34.59 low end.
  • For Mega Scrafty ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
FAQ

Mega Scrafty ex value questions

What is Mega Scrafty ex #285 worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $37.94 (low $34.59, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €41.57.

Should I buy Mega Scrafty ex?

As a contemporary Special Illustration Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-14.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

What rarity is Mega Scrafty ex?

Mega Scrafty ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Ascended Heroes (Mega Evolution series, 2026). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

What print variants exist for Mega Scrafty ex?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($37.94). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Mega Scrafty ex?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $37.94. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Mega Scrafty ex's value?

Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by nagimiso also matters to collector demand.

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