What are the base values of diamonds, hearts, spades, clubs, and grand in skat?

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In the card game skat, the base values used to calculate the potential score of a contract are as follows:

| Suit / Game | Base Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| Diamonds | 9 |
| Hearts | 10 |
| Spades | 11 |
| Clubs | 12 |
| Grand | 24 |

These base values are multiplied by additional factors—such as the number of matadors held, whether the game is played from the hand, and whether specific objectives like schneider or schwarz are achieved—to determine the final game value.1