Pokémon · Neo
Dark Scizor
Neo Destiny · #9 · Rare Holo · 2002
Listings
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Market reference
$595.34
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Current listings on The Game Traders
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 9 / 113
- Release year
- 2002
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- HP
- 70
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Scyther
- Retreat cost
- 2 energy
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Pokédex #
- 212
- Series
- Neo
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Disruption
- Damage efficiency
- 30 damage
- 10 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 1 Prize given up
- Single-prize attacker — favourable prize trades
- Setup
- Stage 1
- One evolution step from a Basic
Also does
Strategy & play
How Dark Scizor plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Its main attack (Slash) needs 3 Energy — a turn-3 swing on manual attachment — you’ll want Energy acceleration to power it up on time.
- Attacks on any Energy (Colorless cost) — splashable into any deck regardless of type.
- Metal type, weak to Fire ×2 — a Fire attacker doing ≥35 effectively one-shots it.
- A single-prize attacker — prize-trade-positive against ex / V decks that give up two at a time.
- A Stage 1 — one step up from Scyther; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
How to beat Dark Scizor
- Exploit its Fire weakness — ≥35 damage one-shots it.
- Gust it before the evolution is set up.
Budget alternatives
Cheaper cards that fill a similar role in Standard decks. Reference prices — most-played option first.
More by Mitsuhiro Arita
This card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Building around Dark Scizor?
Drop it into the deck builder for a live consistency score, synergy suggestions, and Standard legality checks.
About this card
"Nothing can withstand the pressure of the vise-like grip of this Pokémon's steel claws."
CCThreaten
Flip a coin. If heads, look at your opponent's hand. If he or she has any Trainer cards there, choose 1 of them. Your opponent shuffles that card into his or her deck.
CCCSlash — 30
Weakness:R×2
Resistance:G-30
Retreat cost:CC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/07/05| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Holofoil | $145.19 | $193.24 | $1,929.80 | $178.68 | — |
| 1st Edition Holofoil | $539.67 | $548.99 | $999.99 | $595.34 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/07/01| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €39.99 |
| 7-day average | €211.89 |
| 30-day average | €97.50 |
| Low | €12.00 |
| Trend price | €105.39 |
| Low (excellent+) | €65.00 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €10.95 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €23.43 |
| averageSellPrice | €194.60 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €23.92 |
| Reverse holo trend | €29.77 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Dark Scizor is real?
Dark Scizor is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Dark Scizor worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Dark Scizor is $595.34; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Dark Scizor from?
Dark Scizor is from the Pokémon set "Neo Destiny" in the Neo series, released in 2002.
What rarity is Dark Scizor?
Dark Scizor is a Rare Holo card in the Neo Destiny set.
