Sceptile #20
📉 Dip AlertSceptile is card #20 from Ruby & Sapphire, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $42.01 for its Reverse 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 #20 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Sceptile at a glance
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Short-term trend -20.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €2.40 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $42.01 (Reverse Holofoil).
Sceptile price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sceptile #20.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $45.00
- Mid
- $149.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.16
- Mid
- $8.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Sceptile #20
Ruby & Sapphire placed Sceptile at #20; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. A Grass-type (100 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $42.01, with listings from $45.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #20 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Grovyle
- Pokédex
- #254
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Sceptile attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sceptile #20 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Trans
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), move a Grass Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon. This power can't be used if Sceptile is affected by a Special Condition.
Tail Rap
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Water -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Energy Trans
- Attacks
- 1
Sceptile price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sceptile #20.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $42.01, Normal at $9.32.
This $42.01 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $42.01 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Sceptile trends at €2.40 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.49, lowest NM €0.05).
Sceptile price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €2.53 against a 30-day average of €3.17 (-20.2%).
Latest daily average €0.25 against a trend price of €2.40.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Sceptile, with a recorded low of $42.01 and high of $42.01; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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.
On a $42.01 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $36.14 via eBay's default tier, $36.35 on TCGplayer, $39.56 on Cardmarket, $37.13 on Whatnot and $42.01 selling directly — a $5.87 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 #20.
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 #20 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Sceptile #20.
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 $42.01 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $51.37 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $87.99 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $9.49 (11.6% 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 Ruby & Sapphire
Within Ruby & Sapphire it is the #23 most valuable of 98 tracked cards; the set median is $21.10.
It sits in the top 78% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Sceptile valuable
- Sceptile is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era cards like Sceptile (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- At $42.01 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 Sceptile appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Sceptile is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Sceptile
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $42.01 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Sceptile can realise well above the $45.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Sceptile can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.53 and €3.17) to time entries and exits.
Sceptile value questions
What is the value of Sceptile?
Sceptile trades near $42.01 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $45.00–—; Cardmarket shows €2.40.
Should I buy Sceptile?
Short-term momentum is softening (-20.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Sceptile rare?
Sceptile is a Rare card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Sceptile have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($42.01), Normal ($9.32). 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 $42.01. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Sceptile cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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