Skiddo is technically a pre-evolution of Gogoat, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Sap Sipper absorbs Grass moves and boosts its Attack, adding extra value. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Skiddo's stats barely vary. 0 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 HP EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
Until recently, people living in the mountains would ride on the backs of these Pokémon to traverse the mountain paths.
As long as it has sunlight and water, Skiddo can make energy with the leaves on its body, allowing it to live on rocky mountains barren of food.
Skiddo Weakness
FragileSkiddo is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
Skiddo evolves into Gogoat. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 181 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Skiddo easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Skiddo runs Bulk Up to boost before sweeping. Sapsipper and Adamant nature shape the build, with a spread EV build EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Best Skiddo Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Bulk Up
- Milk Drink
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Skiddo's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Leaf Storm and Solar Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Skiddo develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Double-Edge show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Breeding opens up real options for Skiddo. Defense Curl and Grassy Terrain come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Solar Beam and Leaf Blade and coverage across 9 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Skiddo. Defense Curl and Milk Drink come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Solar Beam and Leaf Blade and coverage across 7 types.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 56 locations. Skiddo's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
56 spots to find Skiddo at Lv. 14-29 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Violet and Scarlet versions, so filter by your copy below.
Skiddo can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X or Scarlet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Skiddo is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also found in:
Skiddo doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from X or Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Skiddo isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Gogoat to unlock its full potential. At 350 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Skiddo evolves into Gogoat at level 32. Skiddo is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Sap Sipper on Skiddo. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Skiddo also gets Grass Pelt, but they don't compare.
Skiddo fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 62 Sp. Atk. At base 52 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Skiddo appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Skiddo has appeared in 6 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A