Scyther #4
📉 Dip AlertAs card #4 in Dark Explorers, Scyther is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $45.25 ungraded.
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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.
Scyther #4 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Scyther at a glance
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.32.
- Current TCGplayer market value $45.25 (Reverse Holofoil).
- From Dark Explorers (Black & White), released 2012.
- Short-term trend -22.4% (7d vs 30d).
Scyther price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Scyther #4.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $38.98
- Mid
- $46.60
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.93
- Mid
- $5.86
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Scyther #4
Dark Explorers placed Scyther at #4; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2012 within the Black & White series. A Grass-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Naoki Saito illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $45.25, with listings from $38.98 to —.
“The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.”
Printed flavour text on the Dark Explorers #4 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #4 / 108
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #123
- Released
- 2012/05/09
Scyther attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Scyther #4 — the playability layer behind the price.
Air Slash
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Scyther price analysis
What drives the current market value of Scyther #4.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $45.25, Normal at $7.84.
A $45.25 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $45.25 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 €2.32, with an average sold price of €2.03 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Scyther price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.73 over 7 days versus €2.23 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-22.4%).
Single-day average: €0.90; Cardmarket trend price €2.32.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Scyther, with a recorded low of $45.25 and high of $45.25; current value is at 100% of that band.
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 · 5 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 $45.25 nets roughly $38.95 on eBay, $39.18 on TCGplayer, $42.64 via Cardmarket, $40.02 on Whatnot or $45.25 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.30.
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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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 #4 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 $45.25 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $58.42 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $91.23 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.85 (15.1% 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 Dark Explorers
By market value Scyther sits at #17 of 57 in Dark Explorers (set median $29.46).
It sits in the top 72% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gardevoir (#109), valued at $946.33.
What makes Scyther valuable
- At Uncommon rarity, Scyther is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Scyther is a Grass card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- A $45.25 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Scyther is a modern-era card (2012); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Naoki Saito illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Scyther
- For Scyther, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $45.25 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Scyther can realise well above the $38.98 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $45.25 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Scyther can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Scyther value questions
What is the value of Scyther?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $45.25 (low $38.98, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.32.
Should I buy Scyther?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Scyther?
Scyther is a Uncommon card from Dark Explorers (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Scyther have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($45.25), Normal ($7.84). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Scyther?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.25. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Scyther?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Naoki Saito also matters to collector demand.
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