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Skarmory

Dragon 21/97 • rare

Set: Dragon
Number: 21/97
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2003
Energy type: metal energy
Market price: $2.50
Artist: Hisao Nakamura

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Market

What it's worth

$2.50market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$1.99 – $2.50 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This metal-type Skarmory stands out as a rare find within its set, representing a significant piece for those who focus on the specialized typing of their collection. Its status as a rare card makes it a prized addition for enthusiasts looking to complete their series with distinct, mechanically focused cards.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: metal energyPick On

If the number of cards in your opponent's hand is at least 6, look at his or her hand. Choose a number of cards there until your opponent has 5 cards left in his or her hand and have your opponent shuffle the cards you chose into his or her deck.

Cost: metal energy colorless energyPower Count20+

Count the amount of Energy attached to all of your Pokémon and all of your opponent's Pokémon. If your Pokémon have less Energy than your opponent's, this attack does 20 damage plus 30 more damage.

Weaknessfire energy×2Resistancegrass energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2003 as part of the Dragon expansion, this Skarmory card reflects a period when the Pokémon Trading Card Game was transitioning under the stewardship of The Pokémon Company International. This set is notable for introducing Dragon-type Pokémon as a distinct category, drawing inspiration from the evolving lore of the Game Boy Advance titles and the broader expansion of the franchise's elemental roster.

The artwork for this specific card was rendered by Atsuko Nishida, an influential illustrator whose work has defined the visual language of the series since its inception. Her design emphasizes the metallic, rigid anatomy of the Steel-type bird Pokémon, capturing its stoic character while maintaining the clean, vibrant aesthetic that characterized the early 2000s era of card design.

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About Skarmory

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