Scyther 4 / 197 Pokemon Card from Obsidian Flames Set
Scyther is a Basic Pokémon card from the Obsidian Flames set in the Scarlet & Violet series. It has 80 HP and is categorized as a Grass type. The card…
- Set: Obsidian Flames
- Number: 4/197
- Rarity: Common
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About the Scyther Pokémon Card
Scyther is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Obsidian Flames set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 4/197 and is classified as Common. The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.”.
Scyther Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Scyther
Card number: 4/197
Set: Obsidian Flames
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 80
Artist: Shin Nagasawa
Release date: August 11, 2023
National Pokédex number: 123
Why Collect the Scyther Pokémon Card?
Scyther is most often collected as part of a complete Obsidian Flames set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Scyther Pokémon Card
Scyther was illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Scyther Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Scyther is about $0.27. Recent listings range from roughly $0.05 (low) to
For context, the Obsidian Flames set has a median card value near $0.26 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Obsidian Flames set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Scyther Pokémon Card
Whether Scyther is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 42 copies of this card, of which 18 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 42.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Scyther Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Scyther was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 42 copies to date.
Other Printings of Scyther
Scyther appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 106 (around