Scyther (Japanese)
SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex · 194/190 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
194/190
Rarity
Shiny Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Scyther (Japanese) Worth?
Scyther (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex set, card number 194/190. 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.
Scyther (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Scyther (Japanese) (SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex, 194/190) is worth around $2.26 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.26, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.54. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.26, Lightly Played $1.47, Damaged $2.54 — 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 $55.00 — about 24x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $8.27.
Is It Worth Grading Scyther (Japanese)?
Grading Scyther (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.26) and a PSA 10 ($55.00) is about $52.74 — a 24x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $8.27, CGC 10 $35.00, CGC 9.5 $14.99. 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 | $2.54 | $2.54 | $2.54 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.55 | $2.55 | $2.55 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.59 | $3.59 | $3.59 | 17 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.15 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.55 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 38 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $8.41 | $8.41 | $8.41 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.27 | $8.27 | $8.27 | 7 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.47 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.26 | $1.71 | $2.34 | 234 |
Is Scyther (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Scyther (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Scyther (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
