Skarmory #97
As card #97 in Skyridge, Skarmory is a Common Pokémon card worth about $79.99 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.
Skarmory #97 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Skarmory at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $79.99 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Common rarity.
- From Skyridge (E-Card), released 2003.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.98.
- Recent averages: €3.14 (7d), €3.30 (30d).
Skarmory price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Skarmory #97.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $29.99
- Mid
- $29.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $14.99
- Mid
- $27.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Skarmory #97
Printed as #97 in Skyridge, Skarmory belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2003. The card carries 60 HP and Metal typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Katsura Tabata; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $79.99, spanning $29.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #97 / 144
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Katsura Tabata
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Skarmory attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Skarmory #97 — the playability layer behind the price.
Double Peck
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Spinning Head
Flip a coin. If heads, switch Skarmory with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Skarmory price analysis
What drives the current market value of Skarmory #97.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($79.99), Normal ($24.00) — 2 versions in total.
A $79.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $79.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Skarmory trends at €2.98 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.89, lowest NM €0.45).
Skarmory price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €3.14 against a 30-day average of €3.30 (-4.8%).
Latest daily average €3.99 against a trend price of €2.98.
Skarmory has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $20.30 to $79.99; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 125.8%, 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.
Selling Skarmory at $79.99 nets roughly $69.09 on eBay, $69.49 on TCGplayer, $75.64 via Cardmarket, $70.97 on Whatnot or $79.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $10.90.
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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Should you grade Skarmory?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Skarmory #97 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $79.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $168.78 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $29.59. You need a graded sale of $125.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $66.91 (55.8% 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 Skyridge
Skarmory ranks #95 of 170 tracked Skyridge cards by market value, against a set median of $88.24.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 45%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Skarmory valuable
- Katsura Tabata illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $79.99 with thin supply, Skarmory sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Skarmory is a Metal card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Skarmory is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era cards like Skarmory (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Skarmory
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $79.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Skyridge was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.14 and €3.30) to time entries and exits.
- 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 Common cards; a clean copy of Skarmory can realise well above the $29.99 low end.
Skarmory value questions
What is Skarmory #97 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $79.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $29.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.98.
Should I buy Skarmory?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-4.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Skarmory rare?
Skarmory is a Common card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Skarmory?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($79.99), Normal ($24.00). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Skarmory sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $79.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Skarmory cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Katsura Tabata also matters to collector demand.
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