Sceptile #10
📉 Dip AlertSceptile is card #10 from Emerald, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $46.39 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Sceptile #10 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Sceptile at a glance
- Live market value $46.39 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €3.75.
- From Emerald (EX), released 2005.
- 7-day average €7.02; 30-day average €6.93.
- Rarity: Rare.
Sceptile price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sceptile #10.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $39.38
- Mid
- $60.98
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Sceptile #10
Printed as #10 in Emerald, Sceptile belongs to the EX series and dates to 2005. A Grass-type (100 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $46.39 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $39.38 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #10 / 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Grovyle
- Pokédex
- #254
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Sceptile attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sceptile #10 — the playability layer behind the price.
Green Essence
As long as Sceptile is in play, each of your Active Pokémon that has Grass Energy attached to it can't be affected by any Special Conditions.
Razor Leaf
Swift
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Water -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Green Essence
- Attacks
- 2
Sceptile price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sceptile #10.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($46.39) — 1 version in total.
At $46.39, Sceptile draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $46.39, Sceptile draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Sceptile at a trend of €3.75, an average sold price of €6.51 and a near-mint floor of €0.15.
Sceptile price history & movement
Recent sales average €7.02 over 7 days versus €6.93 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+1.3%).
Single-day average: €1.00; Cardmarket trend price €3.75.
Sceptile has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $46.39 to $200.00; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 76.8% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 33.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 76.8%.
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 Sceptile?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Sceptile at $46.39 nets roughly $39.94 on eBay, $40.18 on TCGplayer, $43.72 via Cardmarket, $41.03 on Whatnot or $46.39 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.45.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Sceptile #10.
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 Sceptile?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sceptile #10 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Sceptile #10.
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 $46.39 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $60.90 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $92.37 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $14.03 (16.2% 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.
Sceptile within Emerald
By market value Sceptile sits at #54 of 103 in Emerald (set median $47.75).
That is 3% below the middle of the set — a top-49% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Sceptile valuable
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Priced at $46.39 with steady supply, Sceptile sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Sceptile is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Sceptile
- Bulk lots of Sceptile 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 $46.39 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Sceptile, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $46.39 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 Sceptile can realise well above the $39.38 low end.
Sceptile value questions
What is Sceptile #10 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $46.39 (low $39.38, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.75.
Should I buy Sceptile?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Sceptile?
Sceptile is a Rare card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Sceptile are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($46.39). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Sceptile?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $46.39. 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's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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