Scyther #17
📉 Dip AlertScyther #17 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $35.22, 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 #17 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Scyther at a glance
- Base Set 2, Base series, 2000.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €41.96.
- 7-day average €29.69; 30-day average €38.78.
- Live market value $35.22 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Scyther price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Scyther #17.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $18.63
- Mid
- $24.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Scyther #17
Card #17 of Base Set 2 is Scyther, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Base series (2000). The card carries 70 HP and Grass typing, with a Basic designation.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $35.22, with listings from $18.63 to —.
“With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of it.”
Printed flavour text on the Base Set 2 #17 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #17 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #123
- Released
- 2000/02/24
Scyther attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Scyther #17 — the playability layer behind the price.
Swords Dance
During your next turn, Scyther's Slash attack's base damage is 60 instead of 30.
Slash
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Scyther price analysis
What drives the current market value of Scyther #17.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($35.22) — 1 version in total.
A $35.22 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $35.22 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €41.96, with an average sold price of €43.96 and a lowest near-mint ask of €9.00.
Scyther price history & movement
Recent sales average €29.69 over 7 days versus €38.78 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-23.4%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €15.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €41.96.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $32.75–$35.22. The most recent snapshot of $35.22 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 3.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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.
The $35.22 market translates to a net of about $30.25 (eBay), $30.43 (TCGplayer), $33.11 (Cardmarket), $31.08 (Whatnot) or $35.22 (direct). That $4.97 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 #17 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 $35.22 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $36.60 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $81.20 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.47 (3.3% 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 Base Set 2
Within Base Set 2 it is the #15 most valuable of 27 tracked cards; the set median is $35.56.
It sits in the top 48% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $433.98.
What makes Scyther valuable
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Scyther is a Grass card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Scyther dates to 2000, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- At $35.22 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Scyther appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Scyther
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $35.22 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Scyther can realise well above the $18.63 low end.
- For Scyther, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Scyther has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- 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?
The current TCGplayer market value is $35.22 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $18.63 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €41.96.
Should I buy Scyther?
Short-term momentum is softening (-23.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Scyther?
Scyther is a Rare card from Base Set 2 (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Scyther?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($35.22). 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 $35.22. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Scyther's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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