Scyther - #17/130 - Base Set 2 (LP)
Scyther - #17/130 - Base Set 2 (LP)

Scyther - #17/130 - Base Set 2 (LP)

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Item Condition

Scyther - Base Set 2 #017/130 is a foil single card from the Pokemon Trading Card Game's Base Set 2 release. The card's condition is as described in the listing.

Item Description

Scyther has always been one of the most beloved first-generation Pokemon, and its appearance in the Pokemon TCG has kept collectors and players chasing it across multiple printings. A Bug and Flying type with a sleek, mantis-like design, Scyther carries an unmistakable visual presence — those twin scythe arms and vivid green coloring made it a standout on the playground and at the tournament table alike. Its TCG cards have historically reflected that cool factor, and this foil treatment makes the artwork practically leap off the card.

Base Set 2 holds a fascinating and sometimes underappreciated place in Pokemon TCG history. Released in 2000, it was essentially a curated reprint set drawn from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, designed to give players and fans a second chance to track down cards that had become difficult to find. Rather than a simple re-release, Base Set 2 brought its own card numbering and a distinctive print run that sets it apart from its predecessors — making it its own chapter in the story of the early Pokemon TCG era. For collectors focused on completeness across all early English sets, Base Set 2 is a genuine, standalone milestone.

Scyther itself was a powerhouse card in the early days of the Pokemon TCG. Its Swords Dance attack set up devastating follow-up turns, and its Slash attack hit cleanly without any coin flips or complicated conditions — reliable, efficient, and exactly what competitive players wanted. Colorless retreat cost of zero made it incredibly flexible in any deck, and its Grass typing opened up synergies that savvy players were quick to exploit. Beyond the tournament scene, Scyther was simply a card kids wanted to own — it looked fast, it looked fierce, and it felt great to pull.

The foil version of this card gives it an extra layer of desirability. That shimmering holofoil finish, characteristic of the early Wizards of the Coast era of Pokemon production, gives vintage cards like this an almost nostalgic glow that modern cards simply can't replicate. Holding one of these is a small time capsule of what it felt like to crack open a booster pack in the year 2000.

This card is a great find for Pokemon TCG collectors working through the Base Set 2 checklist, fans of classic Wizards of the Coast-era holofoils, or anyone who has always had a soft spot for Scyther and wants a shining example of it on the shelf or in a binder sleeve.

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