Scyther #45
📉 Dip AlertScyther #45 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $58.99, 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 Scyther #45. Sell on your own schedule.
Scyther at a glance
- Trades around $58.99 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Set: Wizards Black Star Promos (Base, 1999).
Scyther price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Scyther #45.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $59.99
- Mid
- $177.48
- High
- —
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About Scyther #45
Printed as #45 in Wizards Black Star Promos, Scyther belongs to the Base series and dates to 1999. The card carries 60 HP and Grass typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Hironobu Yoshida; the Normal printing sits around $58.99, spanning $59.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #45 / 53
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Hironobu Yoshida
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 1999/07/01
Scyther attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Scyther #45 — the playability layer behind the price.
Slashing Strike
This attack can't be used during your next turn. (Benching Scyther ends this effect.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Scyther price analysis
What drives the current market value of Scyther #45.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $58.99.
This $58.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $58.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list Scyther, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Scyther 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.
Scyther has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $58.99 to $59.59; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 1% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1%.
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 Scyther?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $58.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $50.87 via eBay's default tier, $51.17 on TCGplayer, $55.69 on Cardmarket, $52.26 on Whatnot and $58.99 selling directly — a $8.12 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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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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 #45 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 $58.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $113.97 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $11.32. You need a graded sale of $104.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $40.42 (40.8% 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 Wizards Black Star Promos
By market value Scyther sits at #22 of 53 in Wizards Black Star Promos (set median $44.66).
It sits in the top 60% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lucky Stadium (#41), valued at $1,700.00.
What makes Scyther valuable
- Its Grass typing means Scyther has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Scyther is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Scyther dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Priced at $58.99 with thin supply, Scyther sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Hironobu Yoshida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Scyther
- For Scyther, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Wizards Black Star Promos was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $58.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Scyther can realise well above the $59.99 low end.
Scyther value questions
What is Scyther #45 worth?
Scyther trades near $58.99 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $59.99–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Scyther a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Scyther rare?
Scyther is a Common card from Wizards Black Star Promos (Base series, 1999). 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 1 printing: Normal ($58.99). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Scyther?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $58.99. 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 Common rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Hironobu Yoshida also matters to collector demand.
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