Sceptile

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✿ Grass

Sceptile - Ruby & Sapphire (#20)

Pokémon Stage 2 Rare HP 100
TCGplayer market reference
$42.01
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
20
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Energy
Grass
i About this card

Sceptile - Ruby & Sapphire

Sceptile is a Rare Pokémon card from the Ruby & Sapphire Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 20 in the Ruby & Sapphire checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $42.01. 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 (#20 in Ruby & Sapphire) 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 88Elite

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 78

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.

normal
$8.87 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
$42.01 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 2256m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$42.01
Low
$2.00
Aug 2021
High
$42.01
Oct 2026
Avg
$26.44
Days tracked
243
data points
Change
+952.9%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 243 data points

Sale History 221 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $200.00 PSA 9 high $50.00 Raw high $6.49
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $6.42
RAW $6.30
RAW $6.49
RAW $6.00
RAW $5.11
RAW $4.49
RAW $4.01
RAW $3.90
RAW $4.10
RAW $5.00
RAW $3.99
RAW $5.79
RAW $5.06
RAW $4.94
RAW $4.38
? Card FAQ

Sceptile FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Sceptile from Ruby & Sapphire worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $42.01. 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 standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" 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?

Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori'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 Ruby & Sapphire set released in 2003, so this card (#20 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.