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Skarmory
#27/165 in Expedition Base Set, Rare Holo, 60 HP, Metal, illustrated by Kimiya Masago.
- Card number
- #27/165
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- HP
- 60 HP
- Type
- Metal
- Language
- English
- Release date
- September 15, 2002
- Illustrator
- Kimiya Masago
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Collector Notes
Skarmory
Skarmory appears in the English print of Expedition Base Set, released on September 15, 2002. Skarmory is a rare holo rarity and 60 HP. The Expedition Base Set set contains 165 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Kimiya Masago.
Collector Insights
Skarmory is a Metal-type Pokémon from the Expedition Base Set, released in 2002. It has 60 HP and requires two Colorless energy to retreat. The card features two attacks: Steel Beak, which costs Metal and Colorless energy and deals 20 damage plus an additional 10 if a coin flip results in heads, and Air Cutter, a three Colorless energy attack that deals 50 damage but has a 50% chance to do nothing if a coin flip lands on tails. Skarmory resists Grass-type attacks by 30 and is weak to Fire-type attacks multiplied by two. The card’s artist is Kimiya Masago, and it is classified as a Rare Holo. Its design emphasizes defensive capabilities through energy costs and conditional damage effects. The card’s theme revolves around tactical risk management through its attack mechanics. The card’s themecolor is a muted earth tone, reflecting its Metal and defensive attributes.
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