Scyther Base Set 2 Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Scyther

Base Set 2 · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base4-17 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$28.57
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $18.30 – $39.67.
▼ 16% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$25.58
Never pay above $27.23
Optimal sell
$30.71
Never sell below $29.21
Buy this card · aim to pay under $27.23
Find on eBay → TCGplayer → Buy on Amazon → Graded (PSA 10) →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $30.71 · never below $29.21. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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All Scyther printings →More Base Set 2 →
Common questions
How much is Scyther worth?

Scyther from Base Set 2 has a fair market value of about $28.57 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Scyther?

List around $30.71 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $21.32 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Scyther?

A disciplined buy target is about $25.58 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $27.23.

Where can I buy Scyther?

Scyther is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $28.57 and aim to pay under $27.23 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Scyther?

Scyther is trending falling ~7% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $27.23; paying near or below $25.58 keeps a margin of safety versus the $28.57 fair value.

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