Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 12, 2026

The Most Expensive Scyther Cards

All 33 English Scyther cards, ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Rocket's Scyther ex 102/109 ($400), Scyther ex 102/109 ($175) and Rocket's Scyther 13/132 ($108).

Every Scyther card, including the cheaper ones, is on the Scyther card prices page. The top card comes from Team Rocket Returns. Across all Pokémon, see the most valuable Pokémon cards.

Ranked: 33 English cards
Order: Ungraded value, high to low
Condition: Ungraded

The top 3

#1
Rocket's Scyther ex
Team Rocket Returns · 102/109
$400
PSA 10 $16,500
#2
Scyther ex
Ruby & Sapphire · 102/109
$175
PSA 10 $17,980
#3
Rocket's Scyther
Gym Heroes · 13/132
$108
PSA 10 $2,640

The top 33, ungraded

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1
Rocket's Scyther ex
EXTeam Rocket Returns102/1092004Rare Holo EX
$400
Ungraded
PSA 10 $16,500
Moderate data
Rocket's Scyther ex fills the frame with a glossy, CG-rendered Scyther looming forward, one blade raised across the top while its dark green body glints against a shadowy background of silhouetted shapes, art by Hikaru Koike. The full-card cosmos-style holo and Team Rocket's sinister dark-type twist make it a favorite from Team Rocket Returns, where ex cards like this are prized pulls.
2
Scyther ex
EXRuby & Sapphire102/1092003Rare Holo EX
$175
Ungraded
PSA 10 $17,980
Strong data
Scyther ex shows the mantis Pokémon rendered in glossy, almost metallic CG, scythes swept wide as it lunges out of a dark starry field, with the cosmos holo foil glittering across the whole card. Art by Ryo Ueda gives it a sleek, sculpted look typical of the early EX era. Collectors chase it as one of the original Pokémon-ex from Ruby & Sapphire, and clean copies with sharp edges are tough to find.
3
Rocket's Scyther
Wizards of the CoastGym Heroes13/1322000Rare Holo
$108
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,640
Moderate data
Rocket's Scyther from Gym Heroes shows Scyther mid-leap with both blades flared wide, set against a dark red holofoil backdrop scattered with soft colored orbs, art by Ken Sugimori. The clean, centered pose reads like a classic Sugimori model sheet brought to life. Collectors chase it as a Rare Holo from the Gym series' Team Rocket line, pairing a fan-favorite bug with the villain team's branding.
4
Scyther
Wizards of the CoastWizards Black Star Promos45/531999Promo
$56.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $525
Strong data
Scyther swoops low over a green hillside under a bright, hazy sky, wings flared wide and blades swept back as speed lines burst out behind it, art by Hironobu Yoshida. As one of the Wizards Black Star Promos from the original era, it carries the black star promo stamp that early collectors chase, and Scyther's long-standing fan base keeps this clean, classic-style card in demand.
5
Scyther
Wizards of the CoastAquapolis57/1472003Uncommon
$47.99
Ungraded
PSA 10 $250
Strong data
Scyther crouches mid-flight against a bright blue sky, scythes swept forward and translucent wings flared behind it, with sketchy grass lines streaking past on a hillside. Art by Hisao Nakamura gives it a crisp, glossy, almost toy-like rendering. Aquapolis cards are prized for their e-Card era look and scarcity, so even an Uncommon like this draws fans of the mantis and set completers alike.
6
Scyther
Wizards of the CoastJungle10/641999Rare Holo
$44.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,849
Moderate data
Scyther lunges out of the frame with blades spread and wings flared, set against a swirling, motion-blurred forest background that gives the holo a real sense of speed. Art by Ken Sugimori keeps the clean, early style collectors love from the Jungle set. As one of the set's holo rares featuring a fan-favorite Pokémon, it remains a staple for anyone completing classic Base series binders.
7
Scyther
PlatinumPlatinum130/1272009Rare Secret
$34.46
Ungraded
PSA 10 $8,000
Moderate data
Scyther hovers mid-leap against a swirling blue and green holo backdrop, scythes spread wide and wings flared, in the clean official-art style illustrated by Ken Sugimori. As one of the Rare Secret cards tucked past the main numbering of Platinum, this Scyther draws set completionists and fans of the original Kanto bug who enjoy seeing its classic look given full holo treatment.
8
Scyther
Wizards of the CoastBase Set 217/1302000Rare Holo
$27.60
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,950
Moderate data
Scyther lunges forward with both scythe arms swept wide and wings flared, mouth open mid-cry, set against a starry cosmos holofoil that glitters behind the clean, flat-colored art by Ken Sugimori. Base Set 2 reprinted favorites from the earliest sets, so this Rare Holo lets you chase classic Scyther artwork with the distinctive Base Set 2 symbol, a nice variant for fans of the original mantis.
9
Scyther
Wizards of the CoastAquapolis106/1472003Common
$18.99
Ungraded
PSA 10 $400
Strong data
Scyther lunges diagonally across the frame, pale pink wings flared and scythes drawn back, with dark leaves whipping through a stormy green and blue backdrop. Art by Midori Harada, it has a soft painted look that gives the motion a windswept feel. As a common from Aquapolis in the e-Card era, it draws set builders and fans of Scyther's long-running popularity.
10
Scyther
Wizards of the CoastJungle26/641999Rare
$15.30
Ungraded
PSA 10 $224
Strong data
Scyther lunges straight at you with scythes spread and mouth open, set against a swirling, motion-blurred forest background that sells the Pokémon's speed. Art by Ken Sugimori in the clean, flat style of the original game artwork, this non-holo rare from Jungle is a favorite for fans of the first-generation Bug types and anyone building a complete early Wizards-era set.
11
Scyther
Scarlet & VioletPaldean Fates95/912024Shiny Rare
$11.30
Ungraded
PSA 10 $203
Strong data
12
Scyther
Scarlet & VioletPokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur6/342023
$10.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $90.00
Strong data
13
Scyther
Sun & MoonHidden Fates Shiny VaultSV12019Rare Shiny
$9.79
Ungraded
PSA 10 $100
Moderate data
14
Scyther
Black & WhiteDark Explorers4/1082012Uncommon
$8.15
Ungraded
Strong data
15
Scyther
Wizards of the CoastNeo Destiny55/1052002Uncommon
$8.06
Ungraded
PSA 10 $200
Strong data
16
Scyther
EXUnseen Forces46/1152005Uncommon
$7.73
Ungraded
PSA 10 $182
Strong data
17
Scyther
EXFireRed & LeafGreen29/1122004Rare
$5.35
Ungraded
Strong data
18
Scyther
Diamond & PearlMajestic Dawn46/1002008Uncommon
$3.16
Ungraded
PSA 10 $88.40
Strong data
19
Scyther
Diamond & PearlStormfront49/1002008Uncommon
$3.12
Ungraded
PSA 10 $75.94
Strong data
20
Scyther
Wizards of the CoastNeo Discovery46/752001Uncommon
$2.10
Ungraded
PSA 10 $250
Strong data
21
Scyther
HeartGold & SoulSilverHS—Undaunted36/902010Uncommon
$1.62
Ungraded
PSA 10 $74.97
Strong data
22
Scyther
Black & WhiteBoundaries Crossed7/1492012Common
$1.49
Ungraded
PSA 10 $55.92
Strong data
23
Scyther
HeartGold & SoulSilverHS—Undaunted65/902010Common
$1.06
Ungraded
PSA 10 $58.24
Strong data
24
Scyther
Sun & MoonCelestial Storm4/1682018Uncommon
$0.39
Ungraded
Limited data
25
Scyther
Sun & MoonLost Thunder3/2142018Common
$0.30
Ungraded
PSA 10 $33.51
Limited data
26
Scyther
Scarlet & Violet151123/1652023Uncommon
$0.26
Ungraded
PSA 10 $35.20
Limited data
27
Scyther
Sword & ShieldRebel Clash4/1922020Common
$0.23
Ungraded
PSA 10 $38.00
Limited data
28
Scyther
Scarlet & VioletObsidian Flames4/1972023Common
$0.22
Ungraded
PSA 10 $31.50
Limited data
29
Scyther
Sword & ShieldAstral Radiance4/1892022Common
$0.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $15.50
Limited data
30
Scyther
Sun & MoonHidden Fates5/682019Uncommon
$0.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $27.05
Limited data
31
Scyther
Scarlet & VioletTemporal Forces1/1622024Common
$0.19
Ungraded
PSA 10 $32.09
Limited data
32
Scyther
Sword & ShieldCrown Zenith6/1592023Common
$0.19
Ungraded
PSA 10 $39.75
Limited data
33
Scyther
Sword & ShieldAstral Radiance5/1892022Common
$0.15
Ungraded
Limited data

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

Rocket's Scyther ex, Team Rocket Returns 102/109

Ungraded
$400
PSA 9
$2,956
7.4x the ungraded price
PSA 10
$16,500
41.3x the ungraded price

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10 values of the top 5 cards, with the PSA 10 multiple of the ungraded price
Card	Ungraded	PSA 9	PSA 10	PSA 10 ÷ ungraded
Rocket's Scyther ex 102/109Team Rocket Returns	$400	$2,956	$16,500	41.3x
Scyther ex 102/109Ruby & Sapphire	$175	$1,710	$17,980	102.7x
Rocket's Scyther 13/132Gym Heroes	$108	$353	$2,640	24.4x
Scyther 45/53Wizards Black Star Promos	$56.70	$150	$525	9.3x
Scyther 57/147Aquapolis	$47.99	$92.40	$250	5.2x

Graded values are read from sales of slabbed copies. When grading pays.

Common questions

What is the most expensive Scyther card?

Rocket's Scyther ex 102/109 from Team Rocket Returns, at $400 ungraded and $16,500 as a PSA 10.

What is the most valuable Scyther card in PSA 10?

Scyther ex 102/109 from Ruby & Sapphire, at $17,980 in a PSA 10. It ranks below the top card ungraded because a 10 of it is far scarcer.

What is the most expensive modern Scyther card?

From the Scarlet & Violet era onward, Scyther 95/91 from Paldean Fates leads at $11.30 ungraded.

How many Scyther cards are worth over $100?

Of the 33 Scyther cards with a price, 3 are worth $100 or more ungraded. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a Scyther card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. 3 of the top 10 here are Rare Holo cards. Condition is the other lever: Rocket's Scyther ex 102/109 from Team Rocket Returns is worth $400 ungraded and $16,500 as a PSA 10, 41.3 times more.

How often are these prices updated?

Every day. The prices on this page were last read Nov 12, 2026, from recorded sales of each card.

How this list is ranked

Cards are ordered by their current ungraded value. A PSA 10 copy of a card can be worth many times more, which is why graded values are shown but kept out of the order. Only English-language cards are included. How we price cards