Question 1

What is the current market value of Scizor #205?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Scizor (Obsidian Flames) sits near $18.31. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at +0.9%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($16.99), by 7.7%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $9.10 to $18.69 (52% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Scizor #205 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at +0.9%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. With a 52% 90-day spread ($9.10-$18.69), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($16.99), the card is trading 7.7% higher. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +2300% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $37.31, while PSA 10 is $439.53.

Question 3

What is Scizor #205 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Scizor appears in Obsidian Flames, released in 2023. The printed flavor text states: "This Pokémon's pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object they get ahold of into bits." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Metal. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This card evolves from Scyther. Attack line includes "Punishing Scissors" and "Cut". Weakness: Fire. Resistance: Grass. Retreat cost is 2 energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Scizor cards available?

Accepted Answer

Scizor sits within a broader pool of Scizor variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.12 and $17.85 (14775% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($5.06), this card is +262%. Notable alternatives include Scizor #33 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $17.85, Scizor #191 (Paldean Fates) at $9.32, Scizor #141 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.22, and Scizor #86 (Crown Zenith) at $0.12.

Question 5

What set is Scizor #205 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Obsidian Flames entered circulation in 2023. Obsidian Flames is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. The checklist contains 230 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Obsidian Flames checklist, Scizor occupies position #205 as a Illustration Rare card.

Scizor #205

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