Scyther (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese)
S11a: Incandescent Arcana · 001/068 · Common
Current Prices
Number
001/068
Rarity
Common
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Scyther (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) Worth?
Scyther (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the S11a: Incandescent Arcana set, card number 001/068. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Scyther (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Scyther (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) (S11a: Incandescent Arcana, 001/068) is worth around $1.08 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.08, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.94. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $28.05 — about 26x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $12.50.
Is It Worth Grading Scyther (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese)?
Grading Scyther (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.08) and a PSA 10 ($28.05) is about $26.97 — a 26x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $12.50, CGC 10 $44.20. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.05 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.08 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 80 |
Is Scyther (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Scyther (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Scyther (Poke Ball Pattern) (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
