Skarmory
SV08: Surging Sparks · 209/191 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
209/191
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Skarmory Worth?
Skarmory (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV08: Surging Sparks, card number 209/191. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Skarmory Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Skarmory (SV08: Surging Sparks, 209/191) is worth around $7.93 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.93, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.68. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.93, Lightly Played $6.32, Moderately Played $7.91, Heavily Played $5.18, Damaged $4.68 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $80.00 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.99.
Is It Worth Grading Skarmory?
Grading Skarmory can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.93) and a PSA 10 ($80.00) is about $72.07 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.99, CGC 10 $50.00, CGC 9.5 $25.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 249 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $8.83 | $8.83 | $8.83 | 4 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $22.51 | $22.51 | $22.51 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 28 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 61 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 50 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $66.12 | $66.12 | $66.12 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.68 | $4.68 | $4.68 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.18 | $5.18 | $5.18 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.32 | $5.20 | $7.47 | 347 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.91 | $7.91 | $7.91 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.93 | $2.75 | $14.99 | 4,962 |
Is Skarmory a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Skarmory is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Skarmory's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
