Scyther Ex Ex Ruby And Sapphire 99109 Appraisal

Scyther ex - EX Ruby & Sapphire #102/109

This is a Scyther ex ultra-rare holographic trading card from the EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released in 2003. The card features a distinctive silver holographic border and a 'cosmos' star-speckled holo pattern that extends across both the artwork and the borders, which is a hallmark of the early 'ex' era cards. The central artwork depicts the Mantis Pokémon, Scyther, in a dynamic action pose with its scythes extended. It is printed on standard multi-layered cardstock with a glossy finish. Notable features include the 'ex' suffix in the name, an 80 HP stat, and attacks 'Agility' and 'Slash'. The bottom left corner displays the 'e-Reader' logo, indicating compatibility with Nintendo's GBA accessory. Condition-wise, the card appears to be in played condition with visible whitening and edge wear along the silver borders, particularly at the corners. There are faint surface scratches visible on the holographic surface when caught in the light. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the bottom. The artist credit 'Illus. Ryo Ueda' is visible on the center-right. This card represents a significant transition in the TCG’s history, moving from Wizards of the Coast to The Pokémon Company International (Nintendo).