Skarmory (Boundaries Crossed 96) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Skarmory is an Uncommon Basic Metal-type Pokémon card from the Boundaries Crossed set, numbered 96. With 100 HP and two straightforward attacks—Metal Sound for disruption and Swift for reliable damage—it balances resilience and consistency with sleek Hajime Kusajima artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Attacks:
• Metal Sound: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Confused.
• Swift: Deals 70 damage, unaffected by Weakness, Resistance, or other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.
• Illustrator: Hajime Kusajima
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact Skarmory from the Boundaries Crossed set, card number 96. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special regulation marks for this card. It is identified by its set code “bw7” and card number “96.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown.
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed (bw7): Skarmory appears as a sturdy Metal-type Basic Pokémon with a focus on status disruption and consistent damage output through its Metal Sound and Swift attacks. This set introduced a variety of Metal-type cards with strategic utility.