Skarmory (Team Up 98) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Skarmory is a Rare card from the Team Up set, numbered 98. It features a sturdy 110 HP and a single attack called Steel Wing. This metallic bird stands out with its sleek design and solid presence in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Flavor Text: Its metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest.
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Skarmory appears in the Team Up set (sm9), numbered 98, and is classified as a Rare card.

• Attacks:
• “Calm Strike”: deals 20+ damage and gains an additional 70 damage if the GX attack has been used.
• “Steel Wing”: deals 90 damage and reduces damage taken by 30 during the opponent’s next turn.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by:
– Set code: “sm9”
– Card number: 98
– Illustrator: kirisAki

The card’s Metal type and Basic stage, along with its unique attacks and flavor text, help distinguish it from other Skarmory cards.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from moisture to prevent damage, especially considering the card’s thematic emphasis on rust. Avoid direct sunlight and handle with clean hands to maintain the vibrant illustration by kirisAki.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Features Skarmory as a sturdy Metal-type Basic Pokémon with a focus on defensive and conditional offensive attacks. This set includes no known variants of this card and highlights the Pokémon’s cautious nature through its flavor text.