Scizor

Scizor

Selected Masterpiece • 33/53
Market Price $15.34
The Illustrator

Hironobu Yoshida

Hironobu Yoshida is credited on 39 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, with frequent appearances in Neo Discovery, Neo Destiny, and Neo Genesis. The work leans cartoonish and traditional, favoring vibrant, contrasting color and clear, focused staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card captures Scizor in a moment of poised readiness, its metallic claws gleaming under a soft light. The background hints at a serene environment, contrasting with Scizor's fierce demeanor, suggesting a balance between nature and the Pokémon's predatory instincts. With its attentive gaze and alert posture, Scizor embodies both strength and agility, inviting viewers to appreciate its role within this tranquil yet vibrant world. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the life of a Pokémon that thrives in its surrou”

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 Promo
Card Type Metal
Era
Base
Release
01/07/1999

Leer

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't attack Scizor during your opponent's next turn. (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)

Metal Pincer

30+

Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each heads.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost