Scyther
FireRed & LeafGreen · 29/112 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
29/112
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Scyther: Rarity & Collectibility
Scyther 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 #29/112 of the FireRed & LeafGreen 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 Scyther?
In 2026, a Near Mint Scyther (Rare, FireRed & LeafGreen #29/112) changes hands at roughly $32.50, 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 $32.50, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $7.15. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $32.50, Lightly Played $29.86, Moderately Played $17.94, Heavily Played $17.21, Damaged $7.15 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Scyther is valued near $274.00 — about 8.4x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Scyther: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Scyther sits around $274.00 — roughly 8.4x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $100.00, CGC 10 $150.00, CGC 9.5 $41.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $274.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $40.14 | $40.14 | $40.14 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.15 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $17.21 | $17.21 | $17.21 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $29.86 | $29.86 | $29.86 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $17.94 | $17.94 | $17.94 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 | 25 |
Collector Outlook for Scyther
Scyther holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Scyther on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
