Sceptile 30/99

Name: Sceptile #30 - Arceus | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl4-30
Price: 3.64 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Arceus Released: Nov 4, 2009

Pokémon: Sceptile

Grass Type Rare Illustrator: Reiko Tanoue Pull Rate: 1 in 30 packs (3.3%) Evolves From: Grovyle

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3.64

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7.75 $1.50 (24.00%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	60.00	—	x16

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	500.00	—	x65
PSA7	4.00	—	x0.5

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 9 Mint
6
42.86%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
6
42.86%
$60.00
PSA 7 Near Mint
1
7.14%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
7.14%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
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0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
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0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
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0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
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0.00%
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Is Sceptile 30/99 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.64 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $36.37

$3.64

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PSA 7 —

$60

PSA 8 +$20.56

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PSA 9 —

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PSA 10 —

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.64 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Sceptile
National Pokédex #[254]
Card Number 30/99
Card RarityRare
IllustratorReiko Tanoue
Release Date04/11/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Arceus
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 Points120 HP
Weakness Fire +30
Resistance Water -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Poké-Body: Green Breath
When you attach a Grass Energy card from your hand to Sceptile, remove 2 damage counters from Sceptile.

Attacks

Leaf Blast20×
Does 20 damage times the amount of Grass Energy attached to Sceptile.
Poison Claws60
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Sceptile standing confidently in a rocky, forested ravine, its sharp leaves and yellow seed pods vibrant against the blue sky, exuding agility and readiness for battle.

Playability Overview

Sceptile offers strong healing potential with Green Breath and can scale damage effectively with Leaf Blast, but its high retreat cost and reliance on multiple energies may limit its consistency in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Lush GreensPlace this card in the center of a nature-themed page. Its vibrant colors and scenic background make it an ideal focal point. Surround it with other Grass-types and Pokémon that thrive in lush environments, like Venusaur or Torterra, to create a cohesive vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Bright Green / Nature's Might / Leafy Haven

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