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The Great Encounters Sceptile #8 Reverse Holo Rare card. This Stage 2 Grass-type features the Wild Growth ability and Leaf Blade attack for strategic gameplay.

Sceptile

2008 • Pokémon • Great Encounters

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Product Overview

Description

The Pokémon Great Encounters Sceptile #8 Reverse Holo Rare card presents a powerful Stage 2 Grass-type from the 2008 expansion. Designed by Masakazu Fukuda, this card carries 100 HP and evolves from Grovyle, offering significant presence in the game. The reverse holo finish provides a distinctive visual treatment that sets it apart within the Great Encounters set. Gameplay mechanics center on the Wild Growth Poké-Body, which enhances efficiency by providing double Grass Energy for each basic Grass Energy attached to your Grass Pokémon. This effect can be used once per turn, allowing for accelerated resource management during matches. The primary attack, Leaf Blade, deals 50 damage with a colorless cost, but offers increased potential: flipping a heads adds 20 additional damage. With a retreat cost of 3, strategic positioning is key to utilizing Sceptile effectively on the field. Collectors of the Great Encounters series often seek out specific card numbers to complete their sets, and #8 holds a prominent place among the Grass-type offerings. The reverse holo variation adds a layer of aesthetic appeal, making it a desirable addition for those building comprehensive collections. Whether you are focused on tournament play or simply expanding your library, this card represents a solid piece of Pokémon TCG history from the late 2000s era. By focusing on catalog identity and collector value, we help you locate the exact items needed to complete your Great Encounters collection or enhance your deck strategy.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

2008

Series

Great Encounters

Card Number

#8

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Featured

Sceptile

Game

Pokémon

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Holo Rare

Artist

Masakazu Fukuda

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Reverse Holo

HP

100

Type

Grass

Stage

Stage 2

Printed level

52

Evolves from

Grovyle

Weakness

Fire +30

Resistance

Water -20

Retreat cost

3

Pokédex #

254

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

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.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wild Growth ability on Sceptile #8?

Wild Growth is a Poké-Body that provides double Grass Energy for each basic Grass Energy attached to your Grass Pokémon. You can only use this effect once per turn, helping to accelerate your energy resources.

How does the Leaf Blade attack work?

Leaf Blade deals 50 damage for one colorless energy. If you flip a coin and get heads, the attack deals an additional 20 damage, totaling 70 damage. This makes it a risky but potentially high-reward move.

Who illustrated the Great Encounters Sceptile card?

The card was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.

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