Skarmory, Expedition Base Set 27/165, holo-rare

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Skarmory

Expedition Base Set 27/165 • holo-rare

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 27/165
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2002
Energy type: metal energy
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $64.49
Artist: Kimiya Masago

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What it's worth

$64.49market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$62.60 – $76.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a metal-type card from the Expedition Base Set, this Skarmory features the distinct, shimmering aesthetic of a Rare Holo. Its status as a holo-rare makes it a sought-after piece for those looking to highlight the metallic typing and early design language of the collection.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: metal energy colorless energySteel Beak20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyAir Cutter50

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Weaknessfire energy×2Resistancegrass energy-30Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Skarmory made its debut in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Expedition Base Set, which was released in 2002. This set marked a significant transition for the game as it introduced the e-Card technology, which utilized a dot-code strip on the side of the card that could be scanned by the Nintendo e-Reader peripheral to unlock mini-games or Pokédex data. This mechanical shift was a strategic effort by The Pokémon Company to integrate digital connectivity with traditional physical card collecting.

The card features artwork by Hironobu Yoshida, who captured the steel-clad avian Pokémon in a dynamic, sweeping pose that emphasizes its sharp, metallic aesthetic. As a Metal-type card, it highlighted the relatively new elemental typing introduced in the Gold and Silver generation. Upon release, the set was noted for its departure from the classic visual style established by Ken Sugimori and Mitsuhiro Arita, opting for a more modern, varied art direction that signaled a new era for the long-running franchise.

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