Skarmory
Holon Research Tower

#74 Skarmory - Holon Research Tower (holon-research-tower)

Skarmory is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Hisao Nakamura. It boasts two distinct attacks, each with unique mechanics. The first attack, Cry for Help, requires one Colorless energy and allows the player to search their deck for a Metal Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex), reveal it to the opponent, and add it to their hand before shuffling the deck. The second attack, Steel Wing, costs one Metal and one Colorless energy, dealing 20 damage while granting the defending Pokémon resistance to future attacks during the opponent’s next turn. The card has 70 HP, reflecting its defensive capabilities. It was released as part of the Holon Research Tower set on October 28, 2005. The card’s rarity is listed as Uncommon, indicating its scarcity in collections. As a Pokémon, it belongs to the standard supertype, aligning with typical Pokémon card classifications. Its design emphasizes strategic gameplay through its dual attack options.