Skarmory #49 from Rulers of the Heavens - Rare - Illustrated by Hisao Nakamura
Metal

Skarmory

#49/54 in Rulers of the Heavens, Rare, 70 HP, Metal, illustrated by Hisao Nakamura.

Card number
#49/54
Rarity
Rare
HP
70 HP
Type
Metal
Language
Japanese
Release date
June 25, 2003
Illustrator
Hisao Nakamura
Original name
エアームド
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Collector Notes

Skarmory

Skarmory appears in the Japanese print of Rulers of the Heavens, released on June 25, 2003. Skarmory is a rare rarity and 70 HP. The Rulers of the Heavens set contains 54 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Hisao Nakamura.

Collector Insights

Skarmory is a Pokémon card with 70 HP, featuring a Metal-type design and a rare classification. It was released in the "Rulers of the Heavens" set on June 25, 2003, and is illustrated by Hisao Nakamura. The card includes two distinct attacks, each with unique effects and energy costs. The first attack, "Pick On," requires a single Metal Energy and allows the player to check the opponent's hand if they hold at least six cards, then shuffle selected cards into their deck. The second attack, "Power Count," demands one Metal and one Colorless Energy, dealing 20 damage plus an additional 30 if the player's Pokémon have fewer Energy attachments than the opponent's. The card's abilities focus on manipulating the opponent's resources and comparing Energy totals during battle. Its supertype is designated as Pokémon, aligning with standard card classifications. The strategic elements of the attacks emphasize control and conditional damage, reflecting the card's thematic focus on tactical advantage.

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