Skeledirge 38 / 198 Pokemon Card from Scarlet & Violet Set

About the Skeledirge Pokémon Card

Skeledirge is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 180 HP from the Scarlet & Violet set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 38/198 and is classified as Rare. The Scarlet & Violet set was released on March 31, 2023.

The card includes the flavor text: “Skeledirge's gentle singing soothes the souls of all that hear it. It burns its enemies to a crisp with flames of over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit.”.

Skeledirge Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Skeledirge

Card number: 38/198

Set: Scarlet & Violet

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 2

Type: Fire

HP: 180

Artist: nagimiso

Release date: March 31, 2023

National Pokédex number: 911

Why Collect the Skeledirge Pokémon Card?

Skeledirge is a solid addition to the Scarlet & Violet 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.

Artwork and Illustration of the Skeledirge Pokémon Card

Skeledirge was illustrated by nagimiso.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Skeledirge Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Skeledirge is about $0.24. Recent listings range from roughly $0.04 (low) to $3.50 (high), with a mid-point near $0.25. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Scarlet & Violet set has a median card value near $0.23 and an average near $3.53, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -50% over the last 7 days and -44% 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 Scarlet & Violet set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Skeledirge Pokémon Card

Whether Skeledirge 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.

PSA has graded 19 copies of this card, of which 6 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 31.6%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Skeledirge Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Skeledirge are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 19 copies to date.

Other Printings of Skeledirge

Skeledirge appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Surging Sparks 31 (around $0.26) and 超電ブレイカー 019.

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Skeledirge Pokémon Card

The Skeledirge pokémon card is a Rare card from the Scarlet & Violet set (Scarlet & Violet series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Scarlet & Violet set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.24; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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