Scyther #130
🔥 Hot MoveScyther is card #130 from Platinum, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $33.91 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.
Demand for Scyther #130 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Scyther at a glance
- Live market value $33.91 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €14.94.
- Platinum, Platinum series, 2009.
- Rarity: Rare.
- 7-day average €17.64; 30-day average €12.52.
Scyther price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Scyther #130.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $37.95
- Mid
- $49.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Scyther #130
Scyther is the #130 of 127 card in Platinum, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Basic.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $33.91, with listings from $37.95 to —.
“It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.”
Printed flavour text on the Platinum #130 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #130 / 127
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #123
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Scyther attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Scyther #130 — the playability layer behind the price.
Swords Dance
During your next turn, Scyther's Slash attack's base damage is 60.
Slash
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Scyther price analysis
What drives the current market value of Scyther #130.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($33.91) — 1 version in total.
A $33.91 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $33.91 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Scyther trends at €14.94 on Cardmarket (avg sold €14.41, lowest NM €4.99).
Scyther price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €17.64 against a 30-day average of €12.52 (+40.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €30.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €14.94.
Scyther has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $30.52 to $33.91; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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.
Selling Scyther at $33.91 nets roughly $29.12 on eBay, $29.29 on TCGplayer, $31.86 via Cardmarket, $29.91 on Whatnot or $33.91 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.79.
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 Scyther?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Scyther #130 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 $33.91 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $33.75 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $79.89 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1.10 (1.5% 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 Platinum
Scyther ranks #21 of 89 tracked Platinum cards by market value, against a set median of $18.33.
It sits in the top 78% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Scyther valuable
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Scyther is a Grass card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- At $33.91 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Scyther
- Platinum was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€17.64 and €12.52) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Scyther can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- 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.
Scyther value questions
What is Scyther #130 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $33.91 (low $37.95, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €14.94.
Is Scyther a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Scyther rare?
Scyther is a Rare card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). 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 ($33.91). 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 $33.91. 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 Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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