Sceptile GX Pokémon card #216
Secret RarePokémon
Lost Thunder·Sun & Moon series·#216

Sceptile GX #216

🔥 Hot Move

From Lost Thunder, Sceptile GX (#216) is a Secret Rare Pokémon card valued at $44.81 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$44.81
Cardmarket (EUR)
€40.95
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 24.6%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Sceptile GX #216 today, you'd net about
$44.81after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $44.81Cardmarket $42.22Whatnot $39.63TCGplayer $38.80eBay $38.57

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?▲ 24.6%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Sceptile GX #216 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Sceptile GX at a glance

  • Cardmarket trend price €40.95.
  • Rarity: Secret Rare.
  • 7-day average €41.69; 30-day average €33.47.
  • From Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon), released 2018.
  • Trades around $44.81 on TCGplayer.
Market prices

Sceptile GX price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sceptile GX #216.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$44.81
TCGplayer market
Low
$37.75
Mid
$46.49
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€40.95
Avg sold
€41.37
Lowest NM
€9.00
7-day avg
€41.69
30-day avg
€33.47

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Sceptile GX #216

Sceptile GX is the #216 of 214 card in Lost Thunder, a modern-era set released in 2018 as part of the Sun & Moon series. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 230 HP, printed as GX.

Artwork is by Yoshinobu Saito; the Holofoil printing sits around $44.81, spanning $37.75–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Lost Thunder
Series
Sun & Moon
Number
#216 / 214
Rarity
Secret Rare
Illustrator
Yoshinobu Saito
HP
230
Type
Grass
Subtype
GX
Evolves from
Grovyle
Pokédex
#254
Released
2018/11/02
Card text

Sceptile GX attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Sceptile GX #216 — the playability layer behind the price.

Grass

Mach Cut

60

Discard a Special Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

GrassGrass

Leaf Cyclone

130

Move a Grass Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Grass

Jungle Heal GX

Heal all damage from each of your Pokémon that has any Grass Energy attached to it. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless
Attacks
3
Market analysis

Sceptile GX price analysis

What drives the current market value of Sceptile GX #216.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($44.81) — 1 version in total.

This $44.81 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

This $44.81 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

In EUR, Sceptile GX trends at €40.95 on Cardmarket (avg sold €41.37, lowest NM €9.00).

Price trend

Sceptile GX price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $44.59▲ 0.5% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $44.81

Recent sales average €41.69 over 7 days versus €33.47 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+24.6%).

Latest daily average €60.00 against a trend price of €40.95.

Sceptile GX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $44.59 to $44.95; the latest value sits at 61% of that recorded range and 0.3% below the high set October 19, 2026.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.3%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€60.00
7-day avg€41.69
30-day avg€33.47
Trend price€40.95

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$44.95
All-time low
$44.59
Off all-time high
-0.3%
7 days since high
Since first snapshot
+0.5%
Max drawdown
-0.3%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.5%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$44.81
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
61%
low $44.59high $44.95

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Sceptile GX?

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

Selling Sceptile GX at $44.81 nets roughly $38.57 on eBay, $38.80 on TCGplayer, $42.22 via Cardmarket, $39.63 on Whatnot or $44.81 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.24.

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 Sceptile GX #216.

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Best net payout$44.81
Spread across platforms$6.24
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$6.2413.9%$38.57Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$6.0113.4%$38.80Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.595.8%$42.22Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$44.81Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$5.1811.6%$39.63Sell 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 Sceptile GX?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sceptile GX #216 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?
Worth grading

At $44.81 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $57.47 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $90.78 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.40 (14.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$38.98
Net as PSA 9
$30.17
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$96.45
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$90.78
Expected value
$51.38
Expected profit
$12.40
14.6% 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

Sceptile GX within Lost Thunder

By market value Sceptile GX sits at #17 of 86 in Lost Thunder (set median $12.75).

That is 251% above the middle of the set — a top-81% position.

The set's top card is Lugia GX (#227), valued at $370.07.

Rank in set
#17
of 86 tracked
Set median
$12.75
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Sun & Moon
Full Lost Thunder report →
Value drivers

What makes Sceptile GX valuable

  • As a Secret Rare, Sceptile GX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
  • Modern (2018) sets are heavily collected, making Sceptile GX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
  • Yoshinobu Saito illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • A $44.81 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Sceptile GX is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Sceptile GX

  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€41.69 and €33.47) to time entries and exits.
  • Bulk lots of Sceptile GX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $44.81 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • For Sceptile GX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Sceptile GX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
FAQ

Sceptile GX value questions

What is Sceptile GX #216 worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $44.81 (low $37.75, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €40.95.

Is Sceptile GX a good investment?

Short-term momentum is rising (+24.6%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.

How rare is Sceptile GX?

Sceptile GX is a Secret Rare card from Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon series, 2018). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Which versions of Sceptile GX are there?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($44.81). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Sceptile GX?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $44.81. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Sceptile GX's value?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Yoshinobu Saito also matters to collector demand.

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