Sceptile – Great Encounters (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sceptile (#8) is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl - Great Encounters released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Leaf Blade attack (50+ damage), Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $12.58, Cardmarket average sale is €4.30, Floor listings start near €0.80.
- TCGplayer market price: $12.58
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.37
- Recent low listing: €0.80
Card Details
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire +30
- Resistances
- Water -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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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.
Attacks & Strategy
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Leaf Blade
[Grass, Grass, Colorless, Colorless]
— 50+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sceptile from Great Encounters (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Sceptile 8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Sceptile's Leaf Blade deals 50+ damage for Grass + Grass + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire +30 • Resistant to Water -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Encounters #8 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $12.58 |
�📦 Great Encounters Set Context
This Sceptile is part of the Great Encounters expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Sceptile card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Great Encounters are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Sceptile 8 was released in 2008 in the Great Encounters expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Great Encounters is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Sceptile have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Sceptile card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Sceptile works best in Grass type decks.