Scyther (Japanese)
Wind from the Sea · 017/087 · Common
Current Prices
Number
017/087
Rarity
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Scyther (Japanese) Worth?
Scyther (Japanese) (Unlimited variant) is a Common card from the Wind from the Sea set, card number 017/087. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Scyther (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Scyther (Japanese) (Wind from the Sea, 017/087) is worth around $20.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $20.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $5.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $200.00 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $15.50.
Is It Worth Grading Scyther (Japanese)?
Grading Scyther (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($20.00) and a PSA 10 ($200.00) is about $180.00 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $15.50. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.98 | $9.98 | $9.98 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 14 |
Is Scyther (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Scyther (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
