| Set | XY Black Star Promos |
| Card number | XY53 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 170 |
| Artist | Eske Yoshinob |
| Released | Oct 2013 |
Sceptile-EX #XY53 Value (XY Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Sceptile-EX is a 2013 promo from the XY Black Star series illustrated by Eske Yoshinob. It presents a Grass-type Pokémon within the EX mechanic lineup, offering a lower price profile but notable for its link to the EX thematic cards in the promo segment.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $9.60 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €7.80 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €7.22 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €6.29 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 85 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $533.80 |
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Why Sceptile-EX #XY53 is priced where it is
Sceptile-EX #XY53 is a Promo Pokémon card from XY Black Star Promos, the XY era (2013). It ranks as number 181 by price out of 256 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 56x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +9.7%, from $8.75 to $9.60. The illustration is by Eske Yoshinob.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 8 | $22.31 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $533.80 | 1 |
| PSA | 8 | $36.35 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Sceptile-EX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €7.80 | $9.60 |
| Oct 2026 | €5.58 | $9.17 |
| Sep 2026 | €5.42 | $8.46 |
| Aug 2026 | €6.19 | $7.59 |
| Jul 2026 | €7.63 | $5.03 |
| Jun 2026 | €7.12 | $5.03 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sceptile-EX #XY53 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $9.60, a PSA 10 sells for around $533.80 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €7.80. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Sceptile-EX #XY53 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Sceptile-EX #XY53 sells for about $533.80 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $9.60 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Sceptile-EX #XY53 rare?
Sceptile-EX #XY53 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 181 by price among the 256 cards in XY Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Sceptile-EX #XY53 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +9.7% to about $9.60. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Sceptile-EX #XY53 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 55.6x raw ($524.20 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-EX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (XY53) 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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