Sceptile #8 from the 2008 Great Encounters expansion is a sought-after Holo Rare card featuring the Grass-type Pokémon's Wild Growth ability and Leaf Blade attack.
Sceptile
2008 • Pokémon • Great Encounters
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Sceptile, the final evolution of Treecko, takes center stage as card number 8 in the 2008 Great Encounters expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This Holo Rare card captures the jungle predator's intensity, showcasing its signature Grass typing and formidable combat capabilities. Designed by Masakazu Fukuda, the card serves as a vital addition for collectors building out the Great Encounters catalog. As a Stage 2 Pokémon with 100 HP, Sceptile offers strategic depth through its Wild Growth Poké-Body, which amplifies the energy output of attached Basic Grass Energy cards. Its Leaf Blade attack allows players to flip a coin for potential bonus damage, making it a dynamic presence in gameplay. For investors and hobbyists alike, this release represents a nostalgic era of the franchise, appealing to those who value both aesthetic design and mechanical utility. The Great Encounters set remains a cornerstone for enthusiasts tracking the evolution of Grass-type cards, and Sceptile stands out as a definitive example of this product line's artistic and functional standards.
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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
Masakazu Fukuda
Card Stock
English
Holo
100
Grass
Stage 2
Grovyle
Fire +30
Water -20
3
254
Card Text
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Ability: Wild Growth
Each basic Grass Energy card attached to your Grass Pokémon provides GrassGrass Energy instead. You can't use more than 1 Wild Growth Poké-Body each turn.
Attack: Leaf Blade (50+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.