Sceptile 30/99
Pokemon card from Arceus · released Nov 4, 2009
Sceptile is a Rare Grass-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 30/99 in Arceus (released Nov 4, 2009), illustrated by Reiko Tanoue. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$13.38 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$7.75 to ~$13.38, up 72.6%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$4.43 | ~$2.22 | ~$4.42 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$13.38 | ~$6.00 | ~$9.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Arceus |
| Number | 30/99 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Grass |
| HP | 120 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Grovyle |
| Artist | Reiko Tanoue |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number30/99Card 30 of the 99 in the main Arceus list.
- Set symbol
The small Arceus symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Reiko Tanoue” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-BODY: Green BreathWhen you attach a Grass Energy card from your hand to Sceptile, remove 2 damage counters from Sceptile.
Leaf Blast20×Does 20 damage times the amount of Grass Energy attached to Sceptile.
Poison Claws60The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Weakness: Fire +30 · Resistance: Water -20 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Sceptile printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.