Scyther #26
📉 Dip AlertScyther is card #26 from Jungle, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $16.36 for its Unlimited 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Scyther #26. Sell on your own schedule.
Scyther at a glance
- Jungle, Base series, 1999.
- Trades around $16.36 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Scyther price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Scyther #26.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.00
- Mid
- $15.70
- High
- —
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Is this Scyther a good deal?
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About Scyther #26
Card #26 of Jungle is Scyther, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Base series (1999). It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Unlimited printing sits around $16.36, spanning $7.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Jungle
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #26 / 64
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 1999/06/16
Scyther attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Scyther #26 — 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 #26.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Unlimited ($16.36) — 1 version in total.
In the $16.36 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $16.36 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
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.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $16.36–$30.53. The most recent snapshot of $16.36 sits 0% up that range, 46.4% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 19.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 46.4%.
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 Scyther?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Scyther at $16.36 nets roughly $13.89 on eBay, $13.97 on TCGplayer, $15.19 via Cardmarket, $14.28 on Whatnot or $16.36 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.47.
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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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 #26 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 $16.36 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 $62.33 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-36.8% 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 Jungle
Within Jungle it is the #19 most valuable of 33 tracked cards; the set median is $25.32.
That is 35% below the middle of the set — a top-45% position.
The set's top card is Snorlax (#11), valued at $445.14.
What makes Scyther valuable
- Scyther is a Grass card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Scyther dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Scyther is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Scyther
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $16.36 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Jungle was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Scyther, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Unlimited prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited market of $16.36 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Scyther can realise well above the $7.00 low end.
Scyther value questions
What is the value of Scyther?
Live pricing puts the Unlimited print at $16.36 (low $7.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Scyther hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Base set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Scyther?
Scyther is a Rare card from Jungle (Base series, 1999). 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: Unlimited ($16.36). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Scyther?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $16.36. 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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