Scizor
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 205/197 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
205/197
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Scizor Worth?
Scizor (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 205/197. 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.
Scizor Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Scizor (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 205/197) is worth around $13.04 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $13.04, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.25. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $13.04, Lightly Played $9.01, Moderately Played $7.77, Heavily Played $5.90, Damaged $5.25 — 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 $200.00 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.99.
Is It Worth Grading Scizor?
Grading Scizor can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($13.04) and a PSA 10 ($200.00) is about $186.96 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.99, CGC 10 $70.00, CGC 9.5 $11.50. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.55 | 28 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $16.50 | $15.00 | $17.99 | 238 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $58.88 | $58.88 | $58.88 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 37 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 51 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 40 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 60 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.25 | $5.71 | $5.71 | 39 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.01 | $6.97 | $14.55 | 1,374 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.77 | $6.99 | $7.54 | 181 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $13.04 | $7.20 | $26.99 | 6,327 |
Is Scizor a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Scizor 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 Scizor's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
