Mega Scrafty ex

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 7/10

The card's unique ability and three art variants drive demand, while limited Special Illustration Rare supply supports price growth. Early sales show steady upward momentum post-release.

Next months. Prices expected to rise to $25–$35 over the next 3–6 months as collector demand increases.

Long term. 1–3 year outlook projects sustained growth to $40–$50 for graded copies, driven by rarity and collectibility.

History

Mega Scrafty is a Darkness-type Stage 1 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, derived from the regular Scrafty (Japanese: Zoolzokin ex). Its Mega form, Mega Zuruzukin ex, emphasizes defensive play with the 'Counterattacking Crest' ability that damages opponents when Scrafty takes attack damage, reflecting its 'punk helmet' persona and outlaw theme in gameplay.

• The card features three distinct art prints: Regular (5ban Graphics), Mega attack rare (Taiga Kasai), and special illustration rare (nagimiso).
• It has a unique 'Mega Evolution ex rule' where Knocking Out the card awards the opponent 3 Prize cards instead of 2.
• Its ability 'Counterattacking Crest' places 5 damage counters on the attacking Pokémon if damaged, even if Scrafty is knocked out.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

Medium

First printed in

Ascended Heroes

Demand

Medium

Supply

Low

• Only 135/217 in the English set, but 285/217 in the Japanese version.
• Special Illustration Rare variant is limited to 22 copies in the set.
• Three distinct art prints increase collectibility but also dilute supply of each variant.

Collector notes

Condition. Key flaws include edge wear on the gold foil border, centering issues (especially in the 5ban Graphics Regular print), and surface scratches on the Special Illustration Rare variant. Check for creases, especially near the HP and attack text, due to the card's large layout.

Storage. Store in a rigid, non-acidic sleeve (e.g., Enigma or Blue Sea) inside a top loader or magnetic case. Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity to prevent foil degradation and color fading.

Authenticity. Fakes often lack the precise holographic pattern of the Special Illustration Rare variant, show blurry text, or have incorrect card dimensions (2.5x3.5 inches). Verify the TCGPlayer ID (676082) and ePID on eBay for authenticity. The gold border should be sharp and consistent.