Sceptile
POP Series 4 · 005/017 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
POP Series 4Number
005/017
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sceptile Worth?
Sceptile is a Rare card in the POP Series 4 set, card number 005/017. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Sceptile Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sceptile (POP Series 4, 005/017) is worth around $159.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $159.99, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $62.75. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $159.99, Lightly Played $130.64, Moderately Played $62.75 — 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 $63.99 — about 0.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $80.76.
Is It Worth Grading Sceptile?
Grading Sceptile can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($159.99) and a PSA 10 ($63.99) is about -$96.00 — a 0.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $80.76, PSA 8 $100.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $28.94 | $28.94 | $28.94 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $70.55 | $70.55 | $70.55 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $131.01 | $131.01 | $131.01 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $63.99 | $63.99 | $63.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $80.76 | $80.76 | $80.76 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $130.64 | $130.64 | $130.64 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.75 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $159.99 | $159.99 | $159.99 | 8 |
Is Sceptile a Good Buy?
Sceptile is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Sceptile's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
