Sceptile

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Sceptile - Great Encounters (#8)

Pokémon Stage 2 Rare Holo HP 100
TCGplayer market reference
$29.80
holofoil · 2 variants
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Number
8
Illustrator
Masakazu Fukuda
Energy
Grass
The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
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Sceptile - Great Encounters

Sceptile is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Great Encounters Pokémon TCG set, released 2008, illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. It sits at card number 8 in the Great Encounters checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $29.80. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Sceptile has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#8 in Great Encounters) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 87Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 60

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 72

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$29.80 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$28.53 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 2410m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$29.80
Low
$2.90
Aug 2023
High
$29.80
Oct 2026
Avg
$17.05
Days tracked
242
data points
Change
+129.4%
since first tracked
Tracked since Feb 1, 2021 · 242 data points

Sale History 241 sales · since 2021-02-01

PSA 10 high $550.81 PSA 9 high $299.00 Raw high $16.69
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $13.31
RAW $11.65
RAW $9.26
RAW $9.99
RAW $10.00
RAW $7.99
RAW $12.50
RAW $14.75
RAW $16.69
RAW $13.81
RAW $9.98
RAW $9.98
RAW $6.28
RAW $5.89
RAW $4.12
? Card FAQ

Sceptile FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Sceptile from Great Encounters worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $29.80. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Sceptile?

This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Sceptile has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Sceptile?

Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. See Masakazu Fukuda's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Sceptile released?

The Great Encounters set released in 2008, so this card (#8 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Sceptile?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Sceptile legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.