| Set | Base Set 2 |
| Card number | 17 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Feb 2000 |
Scyther #17 Value (Base Set 2)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Scyther holds a Rare Holo spot in the Base Set 2 collection, releasing in February 2000 with art by Ken Sugimori. It ranks highly value-wise within the set and features the sharp, bug-like design typical of early Pokémon cards.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $32.13 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €42.60 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €31.85 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €40.17 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 73 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $5,169 |
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Scyther #17: rarity, grading and trend
Scyther #17 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Base Set 2, the Base era (2000). It ranks as number 8 by price out of 130 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 161x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +20%, from $26.77 to $32.13. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $99.65 | 1 |
| ACE | 8 | $36.69 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $43.04 | 4 |
| CGC | 10 | $185.85 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $48.73 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $51.66 | 4 |
| CGC | 7 | $58.37 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $5,169 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $112.00 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $62.88 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $34.43 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Scyther price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €42.60 | $32.13 |
| Oct 2026 | €34.44 | $28.43 |
| Sep 2026 | €29.99 | $27.55 |
| Aug 2026 | €28.18 | $29.03 |
| Jul 2026 | €31.56 | $28.35 |
| Jun 2026 | €37.48 | $23.23 |
| May 2026 | €31.25 | $23.23 |
| Apr 2026 | €29.98 | $23.23 |
| Mar 2026 | €28.75 | $23.11 |
| Feb 2026 | €26.94 | $22.79 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Scyther #17 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $32.13, a PSA 10 sells for around $5,169 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €42.60. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Scyther #17 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Scyther #17 sells for about $5,169 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $32.13 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Scyther #17 rare?
Scyther #17 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 8 by price among the 130 cards in Base Set 2. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Scyther #17 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +20% to about $32.13. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Scyther #17 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 160.9x raw ($5,137 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Scyther I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (17) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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