Skarmory
Dragon · 21/97 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
21/97
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Skarmory: Rarity & Collectibility
Skarmory in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #21/97 of the Dragon set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Skarmory?
In 2026, a Near Mint Skarmory (Rare, Dragon #21/97) changes hands at roughly $19.22, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $19.22, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $3.29. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $19.22, Lightly Played $11.72, Moderately Played $6.08, Heavily Played $3.62, Damaged $3.29 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.55 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.26 | $15.26 | $15.26 | 7 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.95 | $3.95 | $3.95 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.29 | $3.29 | $3.29 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.62 | $3.62 | $3.62 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.72 | $11.72 | $11.72 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.08 | $6.08 | $6.08 | 69 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $19.22 | $19.22 | $19.22 | 49 |
Collector Outlook for Skarmory
Skarmory holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Skarmory on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
