Sceptile
Sceptile is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Great Encounters (#8). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $15.00 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2008. Compare recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish before buying.
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Who is this card for?
Sceptile suits collectors working on Great Encounters who need the Rare Holo slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. This printing is from Great Encounters.
What is Sceptile from Great Encounters?
Sceptile is a Pokémon card in Great Encounters numbered 8. The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat. National Pokédex #254. This printing is from Great Encounters. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Sceptile worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $15.00 for Sceptile. Low and high spread runs $25.68 to $763.10. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $15.00; Holofoil: $17.23. This printing is from Great Encounters. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Great Encounters |
|---|---|
| Number | 8 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $15.00 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.53 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $15.00 |
| Holofoil | $17.23 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 100 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Evolves from | Grovyle |
| Leaf Blade | GrassGrassColorlessColorless 50+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage. |
| Wild Growth | Each basic Grass Energy card attached to your Grass Pokémon provides GrassGrass Energy instead. You can't use more than 1 Wild Growth Poké-Body each turn. |
| Weakness | Fire +30 |
How collectible is Sceptile?
Sceptile is listed as Rare Holo in Great Encounters. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. This printing is from Great Encounters. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Sceptile?
Catalog fields: set Great Encounters, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. This printing is from Great Encounters. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare Holo.
Cactaur's take
Sceptile from Great Encounters should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Sceptile is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Great Encounters, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $15.00 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $15.00; Holofoil: $17.23).
- Illustrator Masakazu Fukuda has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $15.00 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Sceptile worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $15.00 for ungraded Sceptile from Great Encounters. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo.
What set is Sceptile from?
Sceptile is listed in Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl) as card #8. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Sceptile?
Our catalog lists Sceptile as Rare Holo in Great Encounters. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Sceptile good for collectors or players?
Sceptile includes gameplay stats in Great Encounters. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. This printing is from Great Encounters.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Sceptile?
Finish variants of Sceptile carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $15.00; Holofoil: $17.23 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.
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