Scizor · Aquapolis, what to know.
About the Scizor card
Numbered H21 of 182 in Aquapolis, released in January 2003, Scizor is a Rare Holo, a Stage 1 Metal-type carrying 80 HP.
It evolves from Scyther, so Scizor is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by Hisao Nakamura.
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 Aquapolis's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Aquapolis 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
On a holo like Scizor, surface is the grade cap. The metal foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Scizor
When you go to buy Scizor, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Scizor, so price the specific copy in front of you.
