{"product_id":"m-sceptile-ex-xy-ancient-origins-8-98-foil","title":"M Sceptile EX - XY - Ancient Origins #8\/98 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foil single card from the XY Ancient Origins set. The card shows the typical characteristics you'd expect from a played or collected foil single — the foil surface and card face are worth a close look for any scratches, scuffs, or edge wear that naturally accumulate over time. As with all foil cards, the holo layer is the first place to check for surface marks. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSceptile has always held a special place in the hearts of Hoenn fans — the sleek, forest-dwelling final evolution of Treecko that debuted in the third generation and earned a loyal following for its speed, elegance, and cool-headed design. When the Mega Evolution mechanic arrived in the games and was translated into the TCG, Sceptile got one of its most dramatic transformations yet. M Sceptile EX towers over its base form with an imposing presence, its serpentine body draped in sharpened leaf blades that make it look less like a lizard and more like a living weapon forged from the rainforest itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Origins, released during the XY era of the Pokemon Trading Card Game, is a set remembered for bringing some genuinely exciting mechanics to the table. It introduced Ancient Trait cards alongside a strong lineup of Pokemon EX and Mega EX pulls that kept collectors and competitive players engaged throughout its run. Card number 8 out of 98 places M Sceptile EX near the top of the set's numbering, right where a Mega EX belongs — among the heavy hitters that defined what was worth chasing in booster packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the competitive side, M Sceptile EX made an impression with its Jagged Saber attack, which dealt solid damage while attaching Grass Energy from your deck directly to your Benched Pokemon — a built-in acceleration effect that rewarded Grass-type builds and gave the card real strategic value beyond just raw power. For anyone who ran Grass decks during the XY era, this card was a cornerstone worth building around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foil treatment on a Mega EX is genuinely striking. The holo pattern catches light across the full art and card body in the way that made XY-era foil cards so satisfying to hold, and M Sceptile EX's artwork — all looming scale and forest energy — makes good use of that shimmer. Whether it's going into a binder sleeve or a deck box, it carries the visual weight you'd expect from one of the set's star cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is a great pickup for Sceptile fans building out their Hoenn collections, XY era completionists working through Ancient Origins, or Grass-type enthusiasts who want a powerful and visually striking Mega EX to add to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689847435430,"sku":"PKQ-100618-FL","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/6-r6MEaUdSsyk8881d3weCV0zoZZBKzRa_siaxF9Piw.jpg?v=1782191709","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/m-sceptile-ex-xy-ancient-origins-8-98-foil","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}