Question 1

What is the current market value of Skarmory #209?

Accepted Answer

Skarmory from Surging Sparks is currently trading around $9.50. Week-over-week movement is upward at 9.6%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($9.36). Its 90-day trading band runs between $6.52 and $14.88, producing a 88% range and high-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Skarmory #209 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Short-term momentum is positive (9.6% over 7 days), while the card sits 46% above its 90-day low. With a 88% 90-day spread ($6.52-$14.88), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($9.36), pricing is near equilibrium. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Skarmory #209 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2024, Surging Sparks introduced this print of Skarmory. The printed flavor text states: "Since the feathers that it sheds are thin and sharp, people apparently once used them as swords." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Metal. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Steel Wing". It has a weakness to Lightning and resistance to Fighting. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Skarmory cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Skarmory checklist helps contextualize this specific Skarmory print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.03 and $2.56 (8433% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.90), this card is +956%. Notable alternatives include Skarmory #60 (Pitch Black) at $0.03, Skarmory #95 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.70, Skarmory #96 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.70, and Skarmory #87 (Plasma Storm) at $2.56.

Question 5

What set is Skarmory #209 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Surging Sparks was released in 2024. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. Set size is 252 cards, which categorizes Surging Sparks as large. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. In the Surging Sparks checklist, Skarmory occupies position #209 as a Illustration Rare card.

Skarmory #209

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