Scyther 45 / 53 Pokemon Card from Wizards Black Star Promos Set

About the Scyther Pokémon Card

Scyther is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Wizards Black Star Promos set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 45/53 and is classified as Promo. The Wizards Black Star Promos set was released on July 1, 1999.

The card includes the flavor text: “With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.”.

Scyther Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Scyther

Card number: 45/53

Set: Wizards Black Star Promos

Series: Base

Rarity: Promo

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Grass

HP: 60

Artist: Hironobu Yoshida

Release date: July 1, 1999

National Pokédex number: 123

Why Collect the Scyther Pokémon Card?

Scyther is most often collected as part of a complete Wizards Black Star Promos 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 Hironobu Yoshida.

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 $44.16. Recent listings range from roughly $44.99 (low) to $426 (high), with a mid-point near $54.24. 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 Wizards Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $44.16 and an average near $99.73, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +78% over the last 7 days and +98% 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 Wizards Black Star Promos 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.

How Rare Is the Scyther Pokémon Card?

Scyther carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.

Other Printings of Scyther

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