Skarmory #96 from Base Expansion Pack - Rare - Illustrated by Kimiya Masago
Metal

Skarmory

#96/128 in Base Expansion Pack, Rare, 60 HP, Metal, illustrated by Kimiya Masago.

Card number
#96/128
Rarity
Rare
HP
60 HP
Type
Metal
Language
Japanese
Release date
December 1, 2001
Illustrator
Kimiya Masago
Original name
エアームド
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Collector Notes

Skarmory

Skarmory appears in the Japanese print of Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. Skarmory is a rare rarity and 60 HP. The Base Expansion Pack set contains 128 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kimiya Masago.

Collector Insights

Skarmory is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Kimiya Masago, part of the Base Expansion Pack released on December 1, 2001. It is classified as a Rare card with the number 96 in its set. The card has 60 HP and includes two attacks: Steel Beak, which costs one Metal and one Colorless energy to deal 20 damage plus an additional 10 if a coin flip results in heads, and Air Cutter, requiring three Colorless energy to deal 50 damage but with a 50% chance to have no effect if a coin flip lands on tails. The card’s design reflects its role as a defensive Pokémon, emphasizing its ability to disrupt opponents through probabilistic damage outcomes. Its mechanical structure balances offensive potential with inherent risk, aligning with the strategic depth of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The card’s Japanese language designation and historical context within the Base Expansion Pack highlight its significance in early TCG expansion sets.

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