Scyther

Scyther

Selected Masterpiece • 45/53
Market Price $28.36
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 depicts Scyther, a green insect-like creature with large wings, hovering in a bright, open field. The background features a clear blue sky with some clouds and a bright light source, suggesting daytime. Scyther appears to be in motion, with a focused expression as it prepares for an action.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Promo
Card Type Grass
Era
Base
Release
01/07/1999

Slashing Strike

40

Scyther can't use this attack during your next turn. (Benching or evolving Scyther ends this effect.)

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost