Sceptile - Arceus (#30)
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- 30
- Illustrator
- Reiko Tanoue
- Energy
- Grass
Sceptile - Arceus
Sceptile is a Rare Pokémon card from the Arceus Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by Reiko Tanoue. It sits at card number 30 in the Arceus checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 120 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $5.78 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Sceptile has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#30 in Arceus) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 87Elite
Strong market heat, grading upside.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 299m ago
Market price history
Sale History 130 sales · since 2021-01-01
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| RAW | $3.06 | ||
| RAW | $2.63 | ||
| RAW | $2.88 | ||
| RAW | $2.42 | ||
| RAW | $2.35 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $2.58 | ||
| RAW | $2.66 | ||
| RAW | $2.77 | ||
| RAW | $2.39 | ||
| RAW | $3.10 | ||
| RAW | $4.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.91 | ||
| RAW | $1.74 | ||
| RAW | $1.60 | ||
| RAW | $1.84 | ||
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| RAW | $1.44 | ||
| RAW | $1.44 | ||
| RAW | $1.60 | ||
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| RAW | $1.85 | ||
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| RAW | $1.81 | ||
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| RAW | $1.59 | ||
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| RAW | $1.55 | ||
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| RAW | $1.50 | ||
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| RAW | $1.42 | ||
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| RAW | $1.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.84 | ||
| RAW | $1.84 | ||
| RAW | $1.83 | ||
| RAW | $1.83 | ||
| RAW | $1.84 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.98 | ||
| PSA 10 | $49.65 | ||
| RAW | $1.84 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $1.60 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.80 | ||
| PSA 10 | $46.80 | ||
| RAW | $1.60 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.80 | ||
| PSA 10 | $46.71 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
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| RAW | $1.29 | ||
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| RAW | $1.08 | ||
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| RAW | $0.55 | ||
| RAW | $0.55 | ||
| RAW | $1.08 | ||
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| RAW | $1.25 | ||
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| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.56 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.22 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.56 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.22 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.56 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.22 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.56 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.22 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.58 | ||
| PSA 10 | $43.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.42 | ||
| PSA 10 | $42.87 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.38 | ||
| PSA 10 | $42.73 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $3.89 | ||
| RAW | $3.89 |
Other printings of Sceptile
Sceptile FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Sceptile from Arceus worth?
Recent recorded market price is $5.78 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
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?
Reiko Tanoue illustrated this card. See Reiko Tanoue'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 Arceus set released in 2009, so this card (#30 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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Arceus set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.