Scizor #205
📉 Dip AlertAs card #205 in Obsidian Flames, Scizor is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card worth about $13.06 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.
Scizor #205 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Scizor at a glance
- Illustration Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket values it at €9.92 (EUR).
- Set: Obsidian Flames (Scarlet & Violet, 2023).
- Live market value $13.06 for the Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €8.98; 30-day average €12.56.
Scizor price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Scizor #205.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.63
- Mid
- $14.37
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Scizor #205
Card #205 of Obsidian Flames is Scizor, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). It is a Metal-type Pokémon with 140 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Oku illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $13.06, with listings from $8.63 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #205 / 197
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Oku
- HP
- 140
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Scyther
- Released
- 2023/08/11
Scizor attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Scizor #205 — the playability layer behind the price.
Punishing Scissors
This attack does 50 more damage for each of your opponent's Pokémon in play that has an Ability.
Cut
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Scizor price analysis
What drives the current market value of Scizor #205.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($13.06).
$13.06 gives Scizor real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $13.06 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Scizor at a trend of €9.92, an average sold price of €12.52 and a near-mint floor of €4.44.
Scizor price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €8.98 against a 30-day average of €12.56 (-28.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €11.27, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €9.92.
Scizor has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $13.06 to $13.42; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 2.7% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 2.7% over the tracked window.
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 Scizor?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Scizor at $13.06 nets roughly $11.03 on eBay, $11.09 on TCGplayer, $12.06 via Cardmarket, $11.34 on Whatnot or $13.06 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.03.
As a illustration rare card, Scizor 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 Scizor #205.
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 Scizor?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Scizor #205 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Scizor #205.
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 $13.06 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $59.03 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-44.2% 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.
Scizor within Obsidian Flames
By market value Scizor sits at #8 of 15 in Obsidian Flames (set median $13.06).
That is 0% above the middle of the set — a top-53% position.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#223), valued at $89.04.
What makes Scizor valuable
- Contemporary-era cards like Scizor (2023) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Its Metal typing means Scizor has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Oku artwork gives Scizor appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Illustration Rare, Scizor sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Scizor
- Obsidian Flames was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $13.06 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Scizor, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Scizor has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€8.98 and €12.56) to time entries and exits.
Scizor value questions
What is the value of Scizor?
Scizor trades near $13.06 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $8.63–—; Cardmarket shows €9.92.
Is Scizor a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Scizor?
Scizor is a Illustration Rare card from Obsidian Flames (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Scizor are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($13.06). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Scizor sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.06. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Scizor's value?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Oku also matters to collector demand.
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