Sceptile GX Lost Thunder Ultra Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Sceptile GX

Lost Thunder · Ultra Rare
Pokémon pkm:sm8-196 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$21.77
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $18.28 – $26.41.
▲ 8% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$20.43
Never pay above $21.17
Optimal sell
$23.77
Never sell below $22.37
Buy this card · aim to pay under $21.17
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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 $23.77 · never below $22.37. 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 Sceptile GX worth?

Sceptile GX from Lost Thunder has a fair market value of about $21.77 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Sceptile GX?

List around $23.77 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $15.28 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Sceptile GX?

A disciplined buy target is about $20.43 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $21.17.

Where can I buy Sceptile GX?

Sceptile GX is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $21.77 and aim to pay under $21.17 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Sceptile GX?

Sceptile GX is trending rising ~9% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $21.17; paying near or below $20.43 keeps a margin of safety versus the $21.77 fair value.

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