Question 1

What is the current market value of Skarmory #53?

Accepted Answer

Skarmory (Great Encounters) is presently valued at about $0.42 in raw condition. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.43) by 3.1%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.41 and a peak around $0.45 (10% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Skarmory #53 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 10% 90-day spread ($0.41-$0.45), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.43), the card is trading 3.1% lower. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +37995% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $10.00, while PSA 10 is $160.00.

Question 3

What is Skarmory #53 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2008, Great Encounters introduced this print of Skarmory. Card flavor text reads: "Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Metal. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Air Crash" and "Steel Wing". Weakness: Fire. Resistance: Psychic. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Skarmory cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Skarmory printings create a useful comparison set for Skarmory. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.09 to $2.05 (2178% spread). The current card sits -39% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.68. Notable alternatives include Skarmory #31 (Call of Legends) at $1.25, Skarmory #21 (Dragon) at $2.05, Skarmory #98 (Team Up) at $0.47, and Skarmory #119 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.15.

Question 5

What set is Skarmory #53 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Great Encounters entered circulation in 2008. Series classification for this set is Diamond & Pearl. With 106 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 18 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Skarmory (#53) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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