Scyther

Scyther

Selected Masterpiece • 4/108
Artist Naoki Saito
Market Price $15.96
Dark Explorers Black & White 2012
The Illustrator

Naoki Saito

Naoki Saito has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2010, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Black & White, XY, and Sun & Moon, and include Trainer cards. The work is marked by colorful, cartoonish character design, energetic moods, and balanced, dynamic compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this card, Scyther is captured mid-action, poised with its razor-sharp scythes raised against a backdrop of swirling winds and dark clouds. The intensity of the moment conveys a sense of urgency, as if Scyther is ready to spring into action at any moment. The vibrant greens and the dynamic pose highlight its agile nature, embodying the spirit of a Pokémon that thrives in the wild. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the raw energy and determination of Scyther as it navigates its environment.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Grass
Era
Black & White
Release
09/05/2012

Air Slash

60

Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost