Skarmory

Skarmory

Selected Masterpiece • 13/111
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $52.57
Neo Genesis Neo 2000
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Skarmory card captures a moment of quiet strength, showcasing the Pokémon standing tall with its metallic wings poised, reflecting a sense of resilience. The backdrop, filled with soft hues and a hint of sparkle, enhances the feeling of a tranquil yet powerful presence in its natural habitat. Its stance suggests readiness, as if it is prepared to take flight at any moment, embodying both grace and determination. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the unique blend of beauty and strength that defines”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Metal
Era
Neo
Release
16/12/2000

Claw

20

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Steel Wing

30

Flip a coin. If heads, all damage done by attacks to Skarmory during your opponent's next turn is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost