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Sceptile 8/106

Name: Sceptile #8 - Great Encounters | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: dp4-8
Price: 17.23 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Great Encounters Released: Feb 1, 2008

Pokémon

Grass Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 36 packs (2.8%) Evolves From: Grovyle

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holofoil

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17.23 $1.38 (8.71%)

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reverse Holofoil

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15.00

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	721.87	—	x42
PSA9	126.98	13.18%	x7.4
PSA8	29.35	—	x1.7
PSA7	59.73	—	x3.5

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,627.37	8.56%	x108
PSA9	47.00	—	x3.1
PSA8	35.00	—	x2.3

About Sceptile

The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Sceptile
National Pokédex #254
Card Number 8/106
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Release Date01/02/2008
SeriesDiamond & Pearl
Expansion Great Encounters
Evolves From
Grovyle
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points100 HP
Weakness Fire +30
Resistance Water -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Poké-Body: Wild Growth
Each basic Grass Energy card attached to your Grass Pokémon provides GrassGrass Energy instead. You can't use more than 1 Wild Growth Poké-Body each turn.

Attacks

Leaf Blade50+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Sceptile perched on a tree branch in a dense, starry forest, poised with limbs ready to strike, exuding agility and strength amidst the glowing, mystical night environment.

Playability Overview

Sceptile's Wild Growth ability enhances Grass energy acceleration, but its reliance on coin flips and moderate HP limits consistent competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Moonlit CanopyThis card fits best on a nighttime forest page. Use it as a page anchor for your Grass types, especially those shown in wooded or jungle settings. The dark, starry background helps it stand out next to other calm, nature-themed cards with leafy or shadowed vibes.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Dark Green / Nighttime / Jungle Life