Dark Scizor #9
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #9 in Neo Destiny, Dark Scizor is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $190.76 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.
Demand for Dark Scizor #9 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Dark Scizor at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €93.63.
- From Neo Destiny (Neo), released 2002.
- Recent averages: €83.83 (7d), €72.93 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $190.76 (Unlimited Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Dark Scizor price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Scizor #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $156.66
- Mid
- $206.15
- High
- —
- Low
- $210.00
- Mid
- $605.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dark Scizor #9
Printed as #9 in Neo Destiny, Dark Scizor belongs to the Neo series and dates to 2002. A Metal-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $190.76 for the Unlimited Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $156.66 to —.
“Nothing can withstand the pressure of the vise-like grip of this Pokémon's steel claws.”
Printed flavour text on the Neo Destiny #9 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #9 / 105
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Scyther
- Pokédex
- #212
- Released
- 2002/02/28
Dark Scizor attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Scizor #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Threaten
Flip a coin. If heads, look at your opponent's hand. If he or she has any Trainer cards there, choose 1 of them. Your opponent shuffles that card into his or her deck.
Slash
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Scizor price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Scizor #9.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Unlimited Holofoil ($190.76), 1st Edition Holofoil ($105.00) — 2 versions in total.
At $190.76 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $190.76 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Dark Scizor trends at €93.63 on Cardmarket (avg sold €73.16, lowest NM €5.99).
Dark Scizor price history & movement
Recent sales average €83.83 over 7 days versus €72.93 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+14.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €145.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €93.63.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $190.76–$190.76. The most recent snapshot of $190.76 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 Dark Scizor?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Dark Scizor at $190.76 nets roughly $165.18 on eBay, $166.14 on TCGplayer, $180.87 via Cardmarket, $169.67 on Whatnot or $190.76 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $25.58.
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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Should you grade Dark Scizor?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Scizor #9 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Dark Scizor #9.
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 $190.76 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $540.87 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $159.15. You need a graded sale of $236.74 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $249.79 (108.2% 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.
Dark Scizor within Neo Destiny
Dark Scizor ranks #19 of 71 tracked Neo Destiny cards by market value, against a set median of $26.66.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 75%.
The set's top card is Shining Celebi (#106), valued at $1,801.00.
What makes Dark Scizor valuable
- At $190.76 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Its Metal typing means Dark Scizor has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At Rare rarity, Dark Scizor is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Mitsuhiro Arita artwork gives Dark Scizor appeal beyond pure playability.
- Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
Buying & selling Dark Scizor
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited Holofoil market of $190.76 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Dark Scizor, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Unlimited Holofoil, 1st Edition Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dark Scizor has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€83.83 and €72.93) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Dark Scizor can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Dark Scizor value questions
How much is Dark Scizor worth?
Live pricing puts the Unlimited Holofoil print at $190.76 (low $156.66, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €93.63.
Should I buy Dark Scizor?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (14.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Dark Scizor?
Dark Scizor is a Rare card from Neo Destiny (Neo series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Dark Scizor?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Unlimited Holofoil ($190.76), 1st Edition Holofoil ($105.00). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dark Scizor?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $190.76. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Dark Scizor's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
