The 2005 Pokémon Emerald set features Sceptile #10 as a Reverse Holo Rare, offering collectors a distinct visual finish for this powerful Grass-type Pokémon.
Sceptile
2005 • Pokémon • Emerald
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Sceptile #10 stands as a prominent figure in the 2005 Pokémon Emerald expansion, serving as a Stage 2 evolution of Grovyle. Designed by Mitsuhiro Arita, this Reverse Holo Rare card offers a unique shimmering finish that distinguishes it from standard prints, making it a favorite among set builders seeking complete variant collections. As a Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP, Sceptile provides strategic depth with abilities like Green Essence, which protects Active Pokémon with Grass Energy from Special Conditions. The card also features the Swift attack, allowing for damage calculation unaffected by typical defensive modifiers. For collectors focused on the early 2000s era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this release represents a key piece of the Emerald series history. The Reverse Holo treatment adds a layer of visual interest that appeals to those who appreciate both gameplay mechanics and aesthetic variety in their inventory. Whether you are completing a full set or focusing on powerful Grass-type cards, Sceptile from this 2005 release remains a staple for enthusiasts of the franchise's second generation.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Sceptile
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
100
Grass
Stage 2
Grovyle
Fire ×2
Water -30
2
254
Card Text
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Ability: Green Essence
As long as Sceptile is in play, each of your Active Pokémon that has Grass Energy attached to it can't be affected by any Special Conditions.
Attack: Razor Leaf (30)
Attack: Swift (60)
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.