Scyther 1 / 162 Pokemon Card from Temporal Forces Set

About the Scyther Pokémon Card

Scyther is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Temporal Forces set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 1/162 and is classified as Common. The Temporal Forces set was released on March 22, 2024.

The card includes the flavor text: “The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.”.

Scyther Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Scyther

Card number: 1/162

Set: Temporal Forces

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Grass

HP: 90

Artist: Dsuke

Release date: March 22, 2024

National Pokédex number: 123

Why Collect the Scyther Pokémon Card?

Scyther is most often collected as part of a complete Temporal Forces 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 Dsuke.

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 $0.22. Recent listings range from roughly $0.04 (low) to $40.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.24. 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 Temporal Forces set has a median card value near $0.28 and an average near $6.38, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -17% over the last 7 days and 0% 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 Temporal Forces 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 34 copies of this card, of which 15 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 44.1%. 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 34 copies to date.

Other Printings of Scyther

Scyther appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 106 (around