Sceptile GX
SM - Lost Thunder · 22/214 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
22/214
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sceptile GX Worth?
Sceptile GX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SM - Lost Thunder, card number 22/214. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Sceptile GX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sceptile GX (SM - Lost Thunder, 22/214) is worth around $6.64 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.64, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.13. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.64, Lightly Played $5.23, Moderately Played $4.81, Heavily Played $4.74, Damaged $3.13 — 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 $164.19 — about 25x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Is It Worth Grading Sceptile GX?
Grading Sceptile GX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.64) and a PSA 10 ($164.19) is about $157.55 — a 25x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.00, CGC 10 $33.00, PSA 8 $15.50. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.08 | $3.08 | $3.08 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.07 | $7.07 | $7.07 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $164.19 | $164.19 | $164.19 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 16 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.13 | $3.13 | $3.13 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.74 | $4.74 | $4.74 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.23 | $5.23 | $5.23 | 61 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.81 | $4.81 | $4.81 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.64 | $4.92 | $6.68 | 280 |
Is Sceptile GX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Sceptile GX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Sceptile GX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
