Scyther Pokemon Base Set 2 #17
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Scyther Card Facts & History
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Card History
Scyther’s Base Set 2 holo keeps the exact Swords Dance into Slash combo from its original Jungle-era printing, so pulling this card feels like opening a preserved piece of early Pokémon TCG strategy history.
Set Lore
Base Set 2 was released on February 24, 2000 and was built from reprints of Base Set and Jungle, which makes this holo Scyther part of the set that remixed two foundational Wizards-era expansions into one nostalgic chase.
Artist
This card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the artist behind the original artwork for all 151 Generation I Pokémon, giving Scyther the unmistakable classic look that defined early Pokémon for an entire generation of collectors.
Card History
Scyther had a memorable early anime spotlight in "Showdown in Dark City," where a Scyther used Swords Dance before tearing through the battlefield, making this card’s attack text feel especially true to its animated persona.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text echoes Scyther’s original Pokédex identity from Pokémon Red, which describes it as moving with such ninja-like speed that it can create the illusion of multiple copies of itself.
Card Reference
About Scyther (Pokemon Base Set 2 #17)
Scyther is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set 2 set, card number 17. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $32.48, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $30.80 to $35.21, with a median of $33.05.
Card details
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Scyther from Pokemon Base Set 2 #17?
The current market price of Scyther is $32.48. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Scyther from?
Scyther is from the Pokemon Base Set 2 set, card number 17, released in 2000.
Is Scyther worth grading?
Whether Scyther is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Scyther?
You can buy or sell Scyther on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 3,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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