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Skarmory
Great Encounters 53/106 • uncommon
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Number
- 53/106
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $0.51
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Skarmory by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Skarmory card from the Great Encounters set, released in early 2008, serves as a quintessential representative of the late Diamond & Pearl era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to introduce players to the Sinnoh region's diverse ecosystem, with this particular Steel-type iteration reflecting the game's focus on the metallic, avian defensive capabilities characteristic of the Armor Bird Pokémon.
The illustration for this specific card was crafted by Ken Sugimori, the primary designer and art director for the Pokémon franchise. His work here emphasizes clean, sharp lines and a stoic posture, prioritizing a clear visual representation of the creature's metallic texture. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a reliable uncommon staple, appreciated by players for its utility in defensive play and by collectors for its consistent adherence to Sugimori’s iconic aesthetic.
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