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Sceptile

Arceus 30/99 • rare

Set: Arceus
Number: 30/99
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2009
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $4.15
Artist: Reiko Tanoue

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Market

What it's worth

$4.15market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$3.20 – $4.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This grass-type card is a rare addition to any collection, standing out as a significant piece from the Arceus set. Its status as a rare card makes it a prize for those who appreciate the strategic depth and unique aesthetic of grass-type creatures in the game.

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Card face

What it does

120 HPStage 2

Poké-BodyGreen Breath

When you attach a Grass Energy card from your hand to Sceptile, remove 2 damage counters from Sceptile.

Cost: grass energyLeaf Blast20×

Does 20 damage times the amount of Grass Energy attached to Sceptile.

Cost: grass energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyPoison Claws60

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weaknessfire energy+30Resistancewater energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Sceptile card from the Arceus expansion was released in 2009 as part of the Diamond & Pearl Series. This set served as a bridge between the core Diamond & Pearl era and the subsequent HeartGold & SoulSilver sets, focusing heavily on the Mythical Pokémon Arceus and featuring a sub-set of specialized cards. The set was designed to introduce new mechanics and high-rarity holographic cards to maintain player interest during the transition between generations of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

The artwork for this specific card, featuring Sceptile in a dynamic, aggressive stance, reflects the established aesthetic of the era where bold colors and stylized, action-oriented illustrations were prioritized. Like many Rare cards from this set, it was intended to serve as a staple for Grass-type decks of the time, utilizing abilities or attacks that synergized with the high-energy environment of the 2009 competitive scene. It remains a notable piece for collectors focusing on the late Diamond & Pearl era.

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Other printings

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About

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