
Skarmory is a Basic Metal-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It is illustrated by artist Midori Harada and is part of the HS—Undaunted set from the HeartGold &…
Skarmory is a Metal-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the HS—Undaunted set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 21/90 and is classified as Rare. The HS—Undaunted set was released on August 18, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.”.
Card name: Skarmory
Card number: 21/90
Set: HS—Undaunted
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Metal
HP: 80
Artist: Midori Harada
Release date: August 18, 2010
National Pokédex number: 227
Skarmory is a solid addition to the HS—Undaunted set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Skarmory was illustrated by Midori Harada.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Skarmory is about $9.80. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the HS—Undaunted set has a median card value near $8.76 and an average near $38.79, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -48% over the last 7 days and -53% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HS—Undaunted set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Skarmory is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
Rare cards like Skarmory are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Skarmory appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 27 (around $76.00), Neo Genesis 13 (around $74.67) and Skyridge 97 (around $56.32).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Skarmory pokémon card is a Rare card from the HS—Undaunted set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HS—Undaunted set. Its current aggregated market price is about $9.80; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Skarmory is from the HS—Undaunted set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 21/90 with the Rare rarity.
Skarmory is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about $9.80, within a recent range of roughly
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
Rare cards like Skarmory are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The HS—Undaunted set was released on August 18, 2010.
Yes. Skarmory appears on 29 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.