Notice this appraisal in shard gryphons

>appraise first gryp careful
You are certain that the forest gryphon is healthy.
You are certain that the forest gryphon is slightly fatigued.
You are certain that it is somewhat weaker than you are.
You are certain that it is somewhat less agile than you are.
You are certain that it is not quite as disciplined as you are.
You are certain that it is somewhat less quick to react than you are.
You are certain that it is definitely less conditioned than you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a shalswar-hide buckler and an onyx-hilted scimitar, you are certain that the forest gryphon is a difficult opponent.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with an onyx-hilted scimitar, you are certain that the forest gryphon is a mythical being of immense power and ability.
If you attacked with an onyx-hilted scimitar, you are certain that the enemy would train quite badly.
If you threw the scimitar at the enemy you are certain that it would train exceptionally well, but you probably won't be landing many blows.
If you defended by parrying attacks, you are certain that the enemy would train acceptably.
If you defended by evading attacks, you are certain that the enemy would train somewhat poorly.
If you defended by blocking attacks, you are certain that the enemy would train rather well.
If you attempted to beguile the enemy with tactics, you are certain that it would train quite badly.
If you targeted and cast a spell at the enemy, you are certain that it would train somewhat poorly.
If you attempted to debilitate the enemy, you are certain that it would train quite badly.

[Roundtime: 10 seconds]

This particular gryphon is supposed to train (280-420)

Notice the taking stock of its defensive abilities followed immediately by the if you attacked with the scimitar. And I have around 450 appraisal or close to it. For reference here is what I got in these cases sma
SKILL: Rank/Percent towards next rank/Amount learning/Mindstate Fraction
Shield Usage: 286 62%
Light Armor: 343 30%
Parry Ability: 329 53%
Small Edged: 351 52%
Debilitation: 410 36%
Evasion: 403 77%

Hmmm I didnt get tactics but its around 420.

Ranger Pfanston and his soggy pup.