Sceptile Great Encounters Rare Holo Pokémon card — value and price

Photo is the set's stock scan and may show a different printing (e.g. a 1st Edition stamp) — this value is for the Reverse Holofoil printing.

Sceptile

Great Encounters · Rare Holo
Pokémon pkm:dp4-8 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$7.93
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $5.91 – $10.27.
▲ 2% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$7.29
Never pay above $7.64
Optimal sell
$8.57
Never sell below $8.12
Buy this card · aim to pay under $7.64
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $8.57 · never below $8.12. 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.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
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Common questions
How much is Sceptile worth?

Sceptile from Great Encounters has a fair market value of about $7.93 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Sceptile?

List around $8.57 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $6.06 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Sceptile?

A disciplined buy target is about $7.29 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $7.64.

Where can I buy Sceptile?

Sceptile is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $7.93 and aim to pay under $7.64 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Sceptile?

Sceptile is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $7.64; paying near or below $7.29 keeps a margin of safety versus the $7.93 fair value.

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