Question 1

What is the current market value of Skarmory #96?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Skarmory in Boundaries Crossed at roughly $0.63. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -1.1%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.67) by 5.5%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.63 to $0.74 (17% spread), a low-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Skarmory #96 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly drift is minimal (-1.1%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 17% 90-day spread ($0.63-$0.74), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.67), the card is trading 5.5% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Skarmory #96 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Skarmory appears in Boundaries Crossed, released in 2012. The printed flavor text states: "Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Metal. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Basic. The printed attacks highlight "Metal Sound" and "Swift". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Psychic. The retreat cost for this card is 2. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Skarmory cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Skarmory often benchmark it against other Skarmory cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.04 to $1.33 (3225% spread). The current card sits +49% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.42. Notable alternatives include Skarmory #60 (Pitch Black), Skarmory #31 (Call of Legends) at $1.33, Skarmory #182 (Fusion Strike) at $0.04, and Skarmory #98 (Team Up) at $0.50.

Question 5

What set is Skarmory #96 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Boundaries Crossed was released in 2012. Boundaries Crossed is grouped under the Black & White era. The checklist contains 153 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Skarmory (#96) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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