Sceptile ex δ #96
💎 Grail CardSceptile ex δ #96 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $253.99, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 Sceptile ex δ #96. Sell on your own schedule.
Sceptile ex δ at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Set: Crystal Guardians (EX, 2006).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $253.99 (Holofoil).
- No published price history.
Sceptile ex δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sceptile ex δ #96.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $151.08
- Mid
- $201.30
- High
- —
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About Sceptile ex δ #96
Sceptile ex δ is the #96 of 100 card in Crystal Guardians, a classic-era set released in 2006 as part of the EX series. The card carries 140 HP and Psychic typing, with a Stage 2/ex designation.
The card is illustrated by Shizurow and currently trades at $253.99 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $151.08 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #96 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shizurow
- HP
- 140
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 2, ex
- Evolves from
- Grovyle
- Pokédex
- #254
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Sceptile ex δ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sceptile ex δ #96 — the playability layer behind the price.
Extra Liquid
Each player's Pokémon-ex can't use any Poké-Powers and pays Colorless more Energy to use its attacks. Each Pokémon can't be affected by more than 1 Extra Liquid Poké-Body.
Power Revenge
Does 60 damage plus 10 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Resistance
- Water -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Extra Liquid
- Attacks
- 1
Sceptile ex δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sceptile ex δ #96.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $253.99.
At $253.99 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $253.99 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket does not list Sceptile ex δ, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Sceptile ex δ 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 $247.99–$253.99. The most recent snapshot of $253.99 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Sceptile ex δ?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Sceptile ex δ at $253.99 nets roughly $220.04 on eBay, $221.31 on TCGplayer, $240.94 via Cardmarket, $226.01 on Whatnot or $253.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $33.95.
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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Should you grade Sceptile ex δ?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sceptile ex δ #96 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 $253.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $843.89 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $269.36. You need a graded sale of $299.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $401.32 (136.5% 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.
Sceptile ex δ within Crystal Guardians
Within Crystal Guardians it is the #7 most valuable of 93 tracked cards; the set median is $37.50.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 94%.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Sceptile ex δ valuable
- Sceptile ex δ is a Psychic card with 140 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Shizurow illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Sceptile ex δ comes from the classic era (2006), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Priced at $253.99 with rarely listed, Sceptile ex δ sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Sceptile ex δ
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Sceptile ex δ can realise well above the $151.08 low end.
- For Sceptile ex δ, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $253.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $253.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Sceptile ex δ has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Sceptile ex δ value questions
What is the value of Sceptile ex δ?
Sceptile ex δ trades near $253.99 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $151.08–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Sceptile ex δ a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Sceptile ex δ rare?
Sceptile ex δ is a Rare card from Crystal Guardians (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Sceptile ex δ have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($253.99). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Sceptile ex δ?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $253.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Sceptile ex δ cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Shizurow also matters to collector demand.
