| Set | Lost Thunder |
| Card number | 196 |
| Rarity | Rare Ultra |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 230 |
| Artist | Yoshinobu Saito |
| Released | Nov 2018 |
Sceptile-GX #196 Value (Lost Thunder)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Sceptile-GX from Lost Thunder is a Rare Ultra card depicted by Yoshinobu Saito. Released in the Sun & Moon series late 2018, it ranks among the more valuable cards and has a positive pricing trend.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $20.20 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €24.90 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €25.08 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €18.47 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 62 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $286.70 |
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What sets the price of Sceptile-GX #196
Sceptile-GX #196 is a Rare Ultra Pokémon card from Lost Thunder, the Sun & Moon era (2018). It ranks as number 25 by price out of 239 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 14x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($20.60 to $20.20). The illustration is by Yoshinobu Saito.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $175.00 | 1 |
| ACE | 9 | $45.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $23.17 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $286.70 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $59.32 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $23.69 | 2 |
| PSA | 7 | $24.21 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Sceptile-GX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €24.90 | $20.20 |
| Oct 2026 | €24.96 | $20.07 |
| Sep 2026 | €24.94 | $20.27 |
| Aug 2026 | €24.00 | $19.57 |
| Jul 2026 | €25.10 | $15.97 |
| Jun 2026 | €27.50 | $13.53 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sceptile-GX #196 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $20.20, a PSA 10 sells for around $286.70 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €24.90. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Sceptile-GX #196 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Sceptile-GX #196 sells for about $286.70 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $20.20 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Sceptile-GX #196 rare?
Sceptile-GX #196 is printed at Rare Ultra rarity and ranks number 25 by price among the 239 cards in Lost Thunder. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Sceptile-GX #196 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $20.20.
Is Sceptile-GX #196 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 14.2x raw ($266.50 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 Sceptile-GX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (196) 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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