Sceptile EX
XY - Ancient Origins · 7/98 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
7/98
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Sceptile EX Worth?
Sceptile EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY - Ancient Origins, card number 7/98. 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 EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Sceptile EX (XY - Ancient Origins, 7/98) is worth around $6.41 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.41, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.15. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.41, Lightly Played $3.91, Moderately Played $3.21, Heavily Played $2.41, Damaged $2.15 — 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 $81.50 — about 13x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.50.
Is It Worth Grading Sceptile EX?
Grading Sceptile EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.41) and a PSA 10 ($81.50) is about $75.09 — a 13x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.50, CGC 10 $31.00, CGC 9.5 $27.99. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 13 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $13.89 | $13.89 | $13.89 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $81.50 | $77.00 | $86.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 20 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.15 | $2.15 | $2.15 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.41 | $2.41 | $2.41 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.91 | $4.54 | $6.19 | 175 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.21 | $2.77 | $3.39 | 81 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.41 | $6.41 | $6.41 | 158 |
Is Sceptile EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Sceptile EX 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 EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
