Skarmory #87
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #87 in Plasma Storm, Skarmory is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $11.32 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Skarmory #87 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Skarmory at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.14.
- Current TCGplayer market value $11.32 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Short-term trend 23.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Plasma Storm, Black & White series, 2013.
Skarmory price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Skarmory #87.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.75
- Mid
- $8.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.00
- Mid
- $3.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Skarmory #87
Skarmory is the #87 of 135 card in Plasma Storm, a modern-era set released in 2013 as part of the Black & White series. It is a Metal-type Pokémon with 90 HP, printed as Basic.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $11.32, with listings from $2.75 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Storm
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #87 / 135
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2013/02/06
Skarmory attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Skarmory #87 — the playability layer behind the price.
Cargo Jet
Discard a Team Plasma card from your hand. If you do, draw 3 cards.
Steel Wing
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Skarmory price analysis
What drives the current market value of Skarmory #87.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $11.32, Normal at $3.58.
In the $11.32 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $11.32 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €3.14, with an average sold price of €2.92 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.30.
Skarmory price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.53 over 7 days versus €2.05 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+23.4%).
Single-day average: €3.00; Cardmarket trend price €3.14.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Skarmory, with a recorded low of $10.56 and high of $11.32; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Skarmory?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $11.32 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $9.52 via eBay's default tier, $9.58 on TCGplayer, $10.40 on Cardmarket, $9.79 on Whatnot and $11.32 selling directly — a $1.80 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Skarmory?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Skarmory #87 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $11.32 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $57.30 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-48.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Skarmory within Plasma Storm
Skarmory ranks #26 of 61 tracked Plasma Storm cards by market value, against a set median of $9.92.
That is 14% above the middle of the set — a top-59% position.
The set's top card is Lugia-EX (#134), valued at $2,717.32.
What makes Skarmory valuable
- Its Metal typing means Skarmory has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- With steady supply, Skarmory is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Skarmory's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Skarmory
- Bulk lots of Skarmory can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Skarmory can realise well above the $2.75 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $11.32 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Plasma Storm was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.53 and €2.05) to time entries and exits.
Skarmory value questions
How much is Skarmory worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $11.32 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $2.75 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €3.14.
Is Skarmory a good investment?
As a modern-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (23.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Skarmory?
Skarmory is a Rare card from Plasma Storm (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Skarmory have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($11.32), Normal ($3.58). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Skarmory?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.32. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Skarmory?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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