Skarmory – Dragon (#21)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Skarmory (#21) is a Rare card from EX - Dragon released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Hisao Nakamura and the Pick On attack, If the number of cards in your opponent's hand is at least 6, look at his or her hand. Choose a number of cards there until your opponent has 5 cards left in his or her hand and have your opponent shuffle the cards you chose into his or her deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.42, Cardmarket average sale is €1.13, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.42
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.22
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Dragon
- Card Number
- 21
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Pick On
[Metal]
If the number of cards in your opponent's hand is at least 6, look at his or her hand. Choose a number of cards there until your opponent has 5 cards left in his or her hand and have your opponent shuffle the cards you chose into his or her deck. -
Power Count
[Metal, Colorless]
— 20+
Count the amount of Energy attached to all of your Pokémon and all of your opponent's Pokémon. If your Pokémon have less Energy than your opponent's, this attack does 20 damage plus 30 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Skarmory from Dragon (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hisao Nakamura.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Skarmory 21 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Skarmory's Pick On for Metal energy. Special effect: If the number of cards in your opponent's hand is at least 6, look at his or her hand. Choose a numb...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Grass -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon #21 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.42 |
�📦 Dragon Set Context
This Skarmory is part of the Dragon expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hisao Nakamura, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Skarmory card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Dragon are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hisao Nakamura resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Dragon
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Skarmory 21 was released in 2003 in the Dragon expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hisao Nakamura. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Dragon is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Skarmory with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Skarmory card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Skarmory works best in Metal type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.