Sceptile (30)
Arceus · 30/99 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
ArceusNumber
30/99
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Sceptile (30): Rarity & Collectibility
Sceptile (30) in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #30/99 of the Arceus set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Sceptile (30)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Sceptile (30) (Rare, Arceus #30/99) changes hands at roughly $5.55, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $5.55, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $3.91. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $5.55, Lightly Played $3.29, Moderately Played $5.25, Heavily Played $1.74, Damaged $3.91 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.20 | $2.20 | $2.20 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.75 | $4.75 | $4.75 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.91 | $3.91 | $3.91 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.74 | $1.74 | $1.74 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.29 | $3.29 | $3.29 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.25 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.55 | 43 |
Collector Outlook for Sceptile (30)
Sceptile (30) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Sceptile (30) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
