Kleavor Collector's Guide 2026: Scyther's Hidden Fork and the TCG Cards Worth Finding
By Dexhaul Team · September 23, 2026
Scyther is the only Pokémon in the franchise with two distinct evolution paths.
In every mainline game from Gold and Silver onward, Scyther evolves into Scizor by trading while holding a Metal Coat. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus and through subsequent game mechanics, Scyther can instead evolve into Kleavor using a Black Augurite. Same base Pokémon, two final forms, two entirely separate collector markets in the TCG.
If you collect Scyther and have not looked at Kleavor, or collect Scizor and do not know where Kleavor fits, this guide maps the full picture: the cards, the prices, and what is actually worth picking up right now.
The Fork That Defines the Family
Scizor arrived in 1999, debuting in the TCG with Neo Genesis. It has been printed across every major TCG era since, including EX-era Scizor ex cards, XY-era Scizor-EX, and current SV-era Illustration Rares. Over 25 years of print history means a wide card pool and price tiers that stretch from under $1 to several hundred dollars for graded vintage copies.
Kleavor is Pokémon number 900. It was introduced in Legends: Arceus in January 2022 and reached the English TCG with Astral Radiance (SWSH10) that May. Its entire English card history fits in under 15 cards.
That gap reflects how the TCG treated a debut regional evolution: one launch set, a handful of promos, a Trainer Gallery appearance, and a Japanese Character Rare that most English collectors overlook.
Typing matters here too. Scizor is Steel/Bug; Kleavor is Bug/Rock, sharing that secondary type with Aerodactyl and Lycanroc. Different typings mean different collector adjacencies and different seasonal demand patterns.
One more distinction: Kleavor was the first Noble Pokémon boss fight in Legends: Arceus. Players encountered it at the very start of the game's main quest. That narrative weight gives Kleavor a collector following that its card count alone would not predict.
Kleavor's TCG Footprint: Small but Coherent
Astral Radiance gave Kleavor its launch window. The core singles are Kleavor V 087/189 and Kleavor VSTAR 088/189, both Ultra Rare in the base set. The V Full Art runs in the $3 to $8 range raw depending on condition and seller.
That pricing is low for a launch-set V card of a brand-new evolution. Astral Radiance printed heavily, and Kleavor was a supporting character in the set rather than a headliner.
The Hyper Rare is where the story gets more interesting. Kleavor VSTAR 196/189 is the Gold Secret Rare from Astral Radiance, currently listing at approximately CA$14.
For a Hyper Rare Gold VSTAR of a Hisui debut Pokémon with a dedicated fan following, that price is structurally low. Comparable Gold VSTARs for more prominent Pokémon in the same era sit at two to four times that figure. Kleavor's price is restrained because the general collector base has not prioritized it, not because the card lacks quality relative to its tier.
The Promo Cards and the Crown Zenith Trainer Gallery
Outside Astral Radiance, Kleavor has two Black Star Promo cards: SWSH248 (Kleavor V Full Art) and SWSH249 (Kleavor VSTAR Full Art), both packaged in the Kleavor VSTAR Premium Collection box.
The SWSH248 V promo runs $2 to $8 raw depending on condition. The SWSH249 VSTAR promo runs $3 to $4.
Crown Zenith's Trainer Gallery added Kleavor as TG08/TG30, a Holo Rare currently available at CA$4.40. The Trainer Gallery was a specialty subset within Crown Zenith, distributed through booster packs with lower per-pack pull rates than base set cards.
It is the most affordable Kleavor holo in print and the right starting point if you want the character in a binder without committing to premium cards.
One card worth knowing about is outside the English market. The Japanese Battle Region (S9a) included Kleavor CHR 071/067: a Character Rare numbered above the set total, featuring Kleavor with a trainer in a full-bleed illustration design.
CHR slots typically go to established Pokémon with long fan histories. Kleavor's inclusion just months after its game debut is unusual. The card runs $5 to $7 from Japanese import sellers and is the only CHR designation Kleavor currently holds.
Scizor at the Other End of the Timeline
Scizor's card history runs across every TCG era: Neo Genesis in 1999, EX-era Scizor ex, XY-era Scizor-EX, Sun and Moon Scizor-GX, and current SV-era Illustration Rares. The depth of that history means Scizor collectors have entry points at every budget level and from every aesthetic era.
The current SV-era Illustration Rare (205/197) is the standout modern Scizor single, running CA$17.60. Illustration Rares in the SV era carry full-bleed artwork with scene-level illustration quality, and Scizor's version is the highest-rarity treatment the Pokémon has received in the current card generation. For collectors focused on modern SV cards, this is the Scizor to own.
For earlier eras, Neo Genesis Scizor (1999) is the most historically significant card as the Pokémon's TCG debut. Raw NM Holo Rare copies sit in the $15 to $30 range. PSA 10 copies command a substantial premium given how difficult Neo-era holofoils are to preserve without scratching.
Scyther: Where the Line Starts
Scyther itself is worth noting because it anchors both evolution lines. The character's TCG history dates to the 1999 Jungle set, where Scyther 26/64 appeared as a Holo Rare. Jungle set Scyther is one of the more recognizable vintage Pokémon cards for non-collectors too, having appeared on the early promotional materials for the TCG.
On the merchandise side, the Pokémon Fit plush is currently available at $17. The Fit line uses a compact seated format applied uniformly to each Pokémon in the lineup, and Scyther's blade arms and green coloring translate cleanly to the compact form. It is the only widely available Scyther plush in the current market and the natural starting point for collectors building a physical lineup around the evolutionary family.
What to Actually Buy in 2026
The Kleavor TG08/TG30 at CA$4.40 is the best entry point if you want the character in your binder without spending significant money. It is a genuine holo rare from a specialty subset, not a bulk common, and it holds the Kleavor name under a clean illustration.
The Kleavor VSTAR Hyper Rare 196/189 at CA$14 is the most notable value play in the line. Gold Hyper Rares from SWSH-era VSTAR launches rarely sit this low for a Pokémon with this level of fan recognition.
Whether or not it moves is uncertain. The current price is lower than comparable Gold VSTARs from the same era. That gap is documented, not speculated.
For Scizor, the SV-era Illustration Rare at CA$17.60 is the right modern pick. It is the highest-rarity current-gen Scizor card in print and represents the character at a price tier that is reasonable for the designation.
For sealed product from Kleavor's TCG debut, the Kleavor VSTAR Premium Collection includes the SWSH248 and SWSH249 promos plus Astral Radiance booster packs. New copies command a premium over singles, and whether sealed makes sense depends on how you collect.
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