Skarmory – HS—Undaunted (#21)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Skarmory (#21) is a Rare card from HeartGold & SoulSilver - HS—Undaunted released in 2010. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Steel Coat attack, Search your deck for a Metal Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.46, Cardmarket average sale is €0.34, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.46
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.39
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- HS—Undaunted
- Card Number
- 21
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Steel Coat
[Metal]
Search your deck for a Metal Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. - Razor Wing [Metal, Colorless, Colorless] — 40
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Skarmory from HS—Undaunted (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2010, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
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 Steel Coat for Metal energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Metal Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck after...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS—Undaunted #21 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.46 |
�📦 HS—Undaunted Set Context
This Skarmory is part of the HS—Undaunted expansion , released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series in 2010.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, 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 HS—Undaunted are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada 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 HS—Undaunted
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Skarmory 21 was released in 2010 in the HS—Undaunted expansion. This set is part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: HS—Undaunted 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.