Scyther Dark Explorers Uncommon Pokémon card — value and price

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Scyther

Dark Explorers · Uncommon
Pokémon pkm:bw5-4 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$39.76
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $27.27 – $53.80.
▲ 117% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$36.20
Never pay above $38.16
Optimal sell
$42.75
Never sell below $40.66
Buy this card · aim to pay under $38.16
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $42.75 · never below $40.66. 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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Common questions
How much is Scyther worth?

Scyther from Dark Explorers has a fair market value of about $39.76 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Scyther?

List around $42.75 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $31.79 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Scyther?

A disciplined buy target is about $36.20 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $38.16.

Where can I buy Scyther?

Scyther is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $39.76 and aim to pay under $38.16 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Scyther?

Scyther is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $38.16; paying near or below $36.20 keeps a margin of safety versus the $39.76 fair value.

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