Scizor · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Scizor card
Scizor is card 205 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, an Illustration Rare. It is a Stage 1 Metal-type with 140 HP.
As a Stage 1, it evolves from Scyther, which places Scizor deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by Oku.
The Pokédex entry printed on Scizor reads: "This Pokémon's pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object they get ahold of into bits."
About Scizor in the Pokémon world
The Steel evolution of Scyther when traded with Metal Coat. Neo Discovery holo Scizor has steady collector demand. Modern reprints have continued the interest.
What is Scizor worth?
Scizor is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Obsidian Flames's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Obsidian Flames holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Scizor before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Scizor. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the metal foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Scizor
If you are buying Scizor, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Scizor against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
