Sceptile 4 / 17 Pokemon Card from POP Series 1 Set

Sceptile — POP Series 1 4/17 Pokémon TCG card

Sceptile is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon card with 100 HP. It was illustrated by Hiromichi Sugiyama and is part of the POP Series 1 set, released in the…

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About the Sceptile Pokémon Card

Sceptile is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the POP Series 1 set, part of the POP series. It carries the collector number 4/17 and is classified as Rare. The POP Series 1 set was released on September 1, 2004.

Sceptile Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Sceptile

Card number: 4/17

Set: POP Series 1

Series: POP

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 2

Type: Grass

HP: 100

Artist: Hiromichi Sugiyama

Release date: September 1, 2004

National Pokédex number: 254

Why Collect the Sceptile Pokémon Card?

Sceptile is a solid addition to the POP Series 1 set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Sceptile Pokémon Card

Sceptile was illustrated by Hiromichi Sugiyama.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Sceptile Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Sceptile is about

5.91. Recent listings range from roughly 5.00 (low) to $4,321 (high), with a mid-point near
76. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the POP Series 1 set has a median card value near

1.69 and an average near $36.16, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -43% over the last 7 days and +24% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the POP Series 1 set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Sceptile Pokémon Card

Whether Sceptile 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 411 copies of this card, of which 22 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 5.4%. 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 Sceptile Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Sceptile are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 411 copies to date.

Other Printings of Sceptile

Sceptile appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include POP Series 4 5 (around

30), Emerald 10 (around
01) and Ruby & Sapphire 11 (around $86.74).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Sceptile Pokémon Card

The Sceptile pokémon card is a Rare card from the POP Series 1 set (POP series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the POP Series 1 set. Its current aggregated market price is about

5.91; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Sceptile card from?

Sceptile is from the POP Series 1 set (POP series), numbered 4/17 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Sceptile card?

Sceptile is classified as Rare.

How much is the Sceptile 4/17 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

5.91, within a recent range of roughly
5.00 to $4,321. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Sceptile card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 411 copies so far, with about 5.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Sceptile?

PSA has graded 411 copies, of which 22 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 5.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Sceptile card?

Rare cards like Sceptile are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the POP Series 1 set released?

The POP Series 1 set was released on September 1, 2004.

Are there other printings of Sceptile?

Yes. Sceptile appears on 13 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.