Skarmory EX #145
📉 Dip AlertFrom XY, Skarmory EX (#145) is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card valued at $40.59 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Skarmory EX #145. Sell on your own schedule.
Skarmory EX at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $40.59 (Holofoil).
- No published price history.
- Set: XY (XY, 2014).
Skarmory EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Skarmory EX #145.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $16.00
- Mid
- $44.64
- High
- —
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About Skarmory EX #145
XY placed Skarmory EX at #145; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2014 within the XY series. The card carries 170 HP and Metal typing, with a Basic/EX designation.
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $40.59, with listings from $16.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- XY
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #145 / 146
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic, EX
- Pokédex
- #227
- Released
- 2014/02/05
Skarmory EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Skarmory EX #145 — the playability layer behind the price.
Joust
Before doing damage, discard all Pokémon Tool cards attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Tailspin Piledriver
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 40 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Skarmory EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Skarmory EX #145.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($40.59) — 1 version in total.
This $40.59 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $40.59 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Skarmory EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Skarmory EX price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Skarmory EX, with a recorded low of $40.59 and high of $41.10; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.2%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling Skarmory EX?
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The $40.59 market translates to a net of about $34.91 (eBay), $35.11 (TCGplayer), $38.21 (Cardmarket), $35.87 (Whatnot) or $40.59 (direct). That $5.68 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Skarmory EX #145 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 $40.59 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $48.29 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $86.56 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $8.02 (10.0% 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 EX within XY
Skarmory EX ranks #6 of 22 tracked XY cards by market value, against a set median of $14.56.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 77%.
The set's top card is Blastoise EX (#142), valued at $174.86.
What makes Skarmory EX valuable
- At $40.59 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Skarmory EX is a Metal card with 170 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Ryo Ueda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Modern (2014) sets are heavily collected, making Skarmory EX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- As a Ultra Rare, Skarmory EX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Buying & selling Skarmory EX
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Skarmory EX can realise well above the $16.00 low end.
- For Skarmory EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Skarmory EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $40.59 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Skarmory EX value questions
What is the value of Skarmory EX?
The current TCGplayer market value is $40.59 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $16.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Skarmory EX?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Skarmory EX rare?
Skarmory EX is a Ultra Rare card from XY (XY series, 2014). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Skarmory EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($40.59). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Skarmory EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $40.59. 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 EX?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
