Sceptile – Plasma Freeze (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sceptile (#8) is a Rare Holo card from Black & White - Plasma Freeze released in 2013. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the X-Scissor attack (30+ damage), Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.65, Cardmarket average sale is €2.13, Floor listings start near €0.90.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.65
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.61
- Recent low listing: €0.90
Card Details
- Set
- Plasma Freeze
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Water -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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X-Scissor
[Grass, Colorless]
— 30+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage. -
Energy Bloom
[Grass, Grass, Colorless]
— 80
Heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon that has any Energy attached to it.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sceptile from Plasma Freeze (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
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 Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Sceptile's X-Scissor deals 30+ damage for Grass + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Freeze #8 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $4.65 |
�📦 Plasma Freeze Set Context
This Sceptile is part of the Plasma Freeze expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, 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 Plasma Freeze are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kawayoo 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 2013 in the Plasma Freeze expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by kawayoo. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Plasma Freeze 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 with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.