Physical
Support
50Speed · Slow

Is Skitty Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Normal from Hoenn with AbilityCute Charm. Trade-only. Moon Stone evolves into Delcatty. Neither form competes with any Normal-type available in Kanto.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTEETEEEEEETEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8SkittyTradeLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Tough

Brock's typing presses Skitty's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Avoid
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Even

Skitty trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

Even
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Risky
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Even

Skitty trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Risky
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Tough

Erika's typing presses Skitty's defenses.

Risky
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Even
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Risky
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Skitty trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
You Win
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Skitty trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Even
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Even

Skitty trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Even

Skitty trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.

You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Even
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Even
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Skitty trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Risky
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Skitty trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

Even
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Even
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Tough

Agatha's typing presses Skitty's defenses.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Risky
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Skitty trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Even
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Skitty trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Even
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
Risky
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Even
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Even
Blastoise
Lv 75
Water
Torrent
Hydro PumpIce BeamEarthquakeRain Dance
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Skitty cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.

View Skitty locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Erika
    • TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
    • TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
    • LV 31NormalCovet90100%25
    • LV 39NormalDouble-Edge180100%15
  • After Sabrina
    • TUTORPsychicDream Eater100100%15
    • TUTORElectricThunder Wave90%20
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam128100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade105100%20

How to Get Skitty in FireRed & LeafGreen

No wild Skitty in FRLG. In Hoenn, it's a rare Route 116 catch, which means trade partners will need some grass-cutting before they can spare one for Kanto.

How to Obtain Skitty in FRLG

  1. Skitty
    Step 1Skitty
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 116, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    from Emerald
    Available
    Catch in Emerald via Walking · Route 116, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 222 · Swarm active.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Platinum via Walking · Route 222 · Swarm active.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Castelia City.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from X & Y
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in X & Y via Walking · Route 4 · Yellow Flower.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 116.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 222 · Swarm active.
    HOME TRANSFER
    Not Tradeable
    Pokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Skitty can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
  2. Delcatty
    Step 2Evolve into Delcatty

Skitty Weakness

Skitty is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.

Skitty Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Skitty Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Skitty Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Skitty

Skitty Evolutions

Evolving Skitty into Delcatty takes an evolution item. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 140 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Skitty
Normal
Delcatty
Normal
HP
50
70+20
ATK
45
65+20
DEF
45
65+20
SP.ATK
35
55+20
SP.DEF
35
55+20
SPE
50
90+40
BST
260D-Tier
400C-Tier+140
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Skitty easily with 27 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Fake Tears, Helping Hand and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
25.0%75.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarilltogeticpikachunidokinggolduckampharosglalierhydonjumpluffbreloomdewgong

FRLG Skitty Best Moveset

Normal with AbilityCute Charm attracting on contact. Even stats around 35-50. Delcatty provides marginally better numbers with the same limited niche.

Best Build

Experimental
Support
Ability
Cute Charm
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Skitty

Skitty best EVs are Attack and HP

EVs

Support Moveset

  • Heal BellSTAB
  • ReturnSTAB
  • Thunder Wave
  • ProtectFAST +4

Recommended Teammates

Moves List

Egg moves make a real difference. Skitty gets Baton Pass and Fake Tears exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Double-Edge and Uproar.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D5210035Normal
Lv 3
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 7
Attract
10015Normal
Lv 13
Sing
5515Normal
Lv 15
Double Slap
228510Normal
Lv 19
Assist
A20Normal
Lv 25
Charm
D10020Normal
Lv 27
Feint Attack
6020Dark
Lv 31
Covet
9010025Normal
Lv 37
Heal Bell
B5Normal
Lv 39
Double-Edge
C18010015Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM04
Calm Mind
C20Psychic
TM28
Dig
D6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D10510020Normal
HM05
Flash
7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
TM17
Protect+4
B10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
B10020Normal
TM20
Safeguard
D25Normal
TM43
Secret Power
10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
B8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D6020Electric
TM22
Solar Beam
D12010010Grass
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM25
Thunder
D1207010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Baton Pass
C40Normal
Egg
Fake Tears
10020Dark
Egg
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
Egg
Psych Up
D10Normal
Egg
Substitute
C10Normal
Egg
Tickle
10020Normal
Egg
Uproar
13510010Normal
Egg
Wish
B10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
D12710015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
C18010015Normal
Tutor
Dream Eater
10010015Psychic
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Thunder Wave
B10020Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP50
D
Attack45
D
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def35
F
Speed50
D
Total260
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height0.6 m
Weight11.0 kg
Base XP52
Abilities
Cute Charm
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Normalize
Makes the Pokémon's moves all act normal-type.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entry

It is said to be difficult to earn its trust. However, it is extremely popular for its cute looks and behavior.

Pokemon FireRed / Pokemon LeafGreen

Skitty FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Should I evolve Skitty early or late?

    Wait until Skitty reaches Lv. 31 before using the Moon Stone. Evolving earlier permanently locks Skitty out of Feint Attack and Covet, moves Delcatty cannot relearn.

    Skitty sprite
    1. Lv. 27learns Feint Attack
    2. Lv. 31learns Covet
    3. Lv. 31+Use the Moon Stone
  • How do I evolve Skitty into Delcatty in FireRed & LeafGreen?

    Use a Moon Stone to evolve Skitty into Delcatty.

    Moon Stone

    Evolves Skitty into Delcatty

    Hidden item in Mt. Moon F1 and the Rocket Hideout (use the Item Finder)

  • No. Skitty isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Catch one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it over.

Game Availability

Skitty has been available in 13 games since Ruby & Sapphire, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.

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