Question 1

What is the current market value of Scyther #17?

Accepted Answer

For Scyther in Base Set 2, the current reference price is $24.58. Week-over-week movement is upward at 15.4%. It now sits 6.8% above its 30-day average of $23.02. Its 90-day trading band runs between $19.31 and $39.44, producing a 82% range and high-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Scyther #17 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 15.4%; current pricing is 27% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $19.31 and $39.44 create a 82% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 6.8% above its 30-day reference ($23.02). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Scyther #17 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Scyther is a Base Set 2 card from the 2000 release window. Card flavor text reads: "With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of it." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Swords Dance" and "Slash". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Fighting. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Scyther cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Scyther printings create a useful comparison set for Scyther. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.55-$43.48, a 7805% band. Against the sample mean of $18.05, this card is +36%. Notable alternatives include Scyther #10 (Jungle) at $31.43, Scyther #26 (Jungle) at $31.43, Scyther #45 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $43.48, and Scyther #4 (Dark Explorers) at $0.80.

Question 5

What set is Scyther #17 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Base Set 2 is 2000. Base Set 2 is grouped under the Base era. The checklist contains 130 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Scyther (#17) is one of the Rare Holo prints in this expansion.

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