While it may not be the most popular Pokemon on this list, Scizor is no slouch, and this Pokemon doesn't have a wide array of top-tier cards, compared to some of the other most valuable Dark Pokemon
It can save a utility creature from basically all removal (even board wipes), and also enables two-card combos with targets like Devoted Druid
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For years, Lightning Bolt was so powerful that decks like Jund and Jeskai Control were essentially splashing red just for it, but now the cards in the format are so powerful that decks that play red and want that effect dont even necessarily want the full four-copies
Take Abrade, for example: Shattering Spree and Lightning Bolt are both cheaper ways to get half the effect at 1 mana
If you hold out in hopes of selling a raw card at a higher price down the road, you may end up taking a heavy loss if it doesnt possess the rarity to continually appreciate in value