Scolipede 40/98

Name: Scolipede #40 - Emerging Powers | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw2-40
Price: 0.91 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Emerging Powers Released: Aug 31, 2011

Pokémon: Scolipede

Psychic Type Rare Illustrator: kawayoo Pull Rate: 1 in 31.5 packs (3.2%) Evolves From: Whirlipede

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normal

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0.91

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

1.84 $0.25 (15.72%)

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reverse Holofoil

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1.88 $0.03 (1.62%)

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PSA 10 Gem Mint
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Is Scolipede 40/98 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.91 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.23

$0.91

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.91 raw cost.

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About Scolipede

With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Scolipede
National Pokédex #[545]
Card Number 40/98
Card RarityRare
Illustratorkawayoo
Release Date31/08/2011
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Emerging Powers
Evolves From
Whirlipede
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points140 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Toxic Claws30
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns.
Wild Horn50+
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Scolipede poised in a vibrant, forested setting, its segmented, red-and-purple body coiled aggressively as it prepares to strike with sharp horns and claws, exuding power and relentless agility.

Playability Overview

Scolipede’s poisoning ability combined with damage escalation through coin flips encourages a strategic balance of status effects and risk management to gradually wear down opponents.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Poisonous CreepThis Scolipede has such a striking presence with those bold pink and purple colors. It feels like it belongs in a "Creepy Crawlers" section alongside other bug and poison types. The way the art showcases its menacing stance makes it a perfect centerpiece for a page dedicated to fierce Pokémon.Additional Binder Suggestions: Swamp / Fierce / Vibrant Colors / Bug Life / Venomous Threat

Scolipede 40/98