Scyther
Base Set 2 · 017/130 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Number
017/130
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Scyther Worth?
Scyther (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Base Set 2, card number 017/130. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Scyther Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Scyther (Base Set 2, 017/130) is worth around $27.10 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $27.10, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.03. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $27.10, Lightly Played $16.64, Moderately Played $12.94, Heavily Played $10.30, Damaged $8.03 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $911.00 — about 34x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $150.00.
Is It Worth Grading Scyther?
Grading Scyther can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($27.10) and a PSA 10 ($911.00) is about $883.90 — a 34x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $150.00, CGC 10 $230.00, CGC 9.5 $125.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.11 | $15.11 | $15.11 | 12 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $127.49 | $127.49 | $127.49 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $21.33 | $21.33 | $21.33 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.15 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $911.00 | $911.00 | $911.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $32.61 | $32.61 | $32.61 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $8.02 | $8.02 | $8.02 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $42.99 | $42.99 | $42.99 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.03 | $8.03 | $8.03 | 196 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $10.30 | $9.82 | $9.82 | 153 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.64 | $13.99 | $18.15 | 324 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.94 | $12.80 | $12.85 | 280 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $27.10 | $25.58 | $25.59 | 126 |
Is Scyther a Good Buy?
Holos like Scyther are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Scyther's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
