Scyther #29
📉 Dip AlertScyther #29 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $79.78, 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.
Scyther #29 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Scyther at a glance
- Recent averages: €3.26 (7d), €3.55 (30d).
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Current TCGplayer market value $79.78 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €2.30.
Scyther price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Scyther #29.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $109.01
- Mid
- $194.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.38
- Mid
- $6.98
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Scyther #29
Scyther is the #29 of 112 card in FireRed & LeafGreen, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. A Grass-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $79.78, with listings from $109.01 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #29 / 112
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Scyther attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Scyther #29 — the playability layer behind the price.
Leaf Ride
If Scyther has any Energy attached to it, Scyther's Retreat Cost is 0.
Fury Cutter
Flip 3 coins. If 1 of them is heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage. If 2 of them are heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage. If all of them are heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 40 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Leaf Ride
- Attacks
- 1
Scyther price analysis
What drives the current market value of Scyther #29.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($79.78), Normal ($4.99).
This $79.78 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $79.78 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 €2.30, with an average sold price of €2.92 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.48.
Scyther price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €3.26 against a 30-day average of €3.55 (-8.2%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €2.49, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.30.
Scyther has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $79.78 to $98.78; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 19.2% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 8.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 19.2%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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.
The $79.78 market translates to a net of about $68.91 (eBay), $69.31 (TCGplayer), $75.44 (Cardmarket), $70.78 (Whatnot) or $79.78 (direct). That $10.87 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Scyther sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Scyther #29.
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 #29 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Scyther #29.
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 $79.78 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $168.22 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $29.41. You need a graded sale of $125.76 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $66.64 (55.6% 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
Scyther ranks #34 of 109 tracked FireRed & LeafGreen cards by market value, against a set median of $41.74.
That is 91% above the middle of the set — a top-70% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Scyther valuable
- At $79.78 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Scyther is a Grass card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Kouki Saitou illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Scyther is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Scyther comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Scyther
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $79.78 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $79.78 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Scyther can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Scyther can realise well above the $109.01 low end.
- For Scyther, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Scyther value questions
What is Scyther #29 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $79.78 (low $109.01, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.30.
Is Scyther a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-8.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Scyther rare?
Scyther is a Rare card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Scyther are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($79.78), Normal ($4.99). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Scyther sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $79.78. 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 Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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