Skiddo Best Moveset
Grass at 65 Attack and 52 Speed with AbilitySap Sipper granting Grass immunity and boosting Attack. AbilityGrass Pelt boosts Defense on Grassy Terrain. Pre-evolution stats. Evolve to Gogoat for 123 HP and the mixed offenses that at least function.
Skiddo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Skiddo's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Grasspelt with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Skiddo best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Horn Leech
Recommended Teammates
Skiddo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Skiddo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Milk Drink
- Bulk Up
- Rock Slide
Skiddo saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Skiddo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Bulk Up
- Milk Drink
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Skiddo Weakness
Skiddo is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Skiddo Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Skiddo
Scizor can KO Skiddo with U-turn (151-178%). Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (211-248%). Gengar deals 84-99% with Sludge Bomb.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Skiddo View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch43-51% Knock Off47-55% U Turn 2x151-178%KO Close Combat86-101%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Skiddo View Blaziken builds →Close Combat105-124%KO Flare Blitz 2x211-248%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Skiddo View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball37-44% Sludge Bomb 2x84-99% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Skiddo View Salamence builds →Earthquake25-29% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Skiddo View Lapras builds →Surf17-20% Thunderbolt11-14% | ||
Evolution
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 take an average time to hatch. Evolving adds up to 181 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Skiddo easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Skiddo
A slightly different shade of brown on a goat. Skiddo's shiny is the visual equivalent of repainting your fence the same color and calling it a renovation.
Shiny Skiddo Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Skiddo
High spawn rates in early-game routes across 29 locations. Skiddo is one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Skiddo in SV
Skiddo is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-60 across 120 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Skiddo ✓Asado Desert - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%Glaseado MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%Glaseado MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%Tagtree Thicket - RockyLv.25-29Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GogoatEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%Glaseado MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%Asado Desert - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%Glaseado MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - RockyLv.32OverworldThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.52-56OverworldThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.55-59Overworldor evolve from Skiddo (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Skiddo.
The young goat Skiddo grazes Wild Zone 3 from level 6 to 8, with a bulkier Alpha near level 18, and older ones roam other Lumiose Wild Zones up to level 25.
Where To Catch Skiddo in LZA
The line opens with Skiddo at Lv. 6-25 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into GogoatHyperspace Lumiose - Grass 3-StarLv.32-34GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 12Lv.32-34OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 12Lv.42-44OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Skiddo (Step 1)
Skiddo can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from X & Y.
How to Obtain Skiddo in USUM
Step 1Skiddo ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · West Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Gogoat
No wild encounters for Skiddo in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from X & Y.
How to Obtain Skiddo in SM
- Step 1Skiddo ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · West Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Gogoat
Base Stats
Skiddo's stats barely vary. None 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.
Skiddo Guide
Skiddo does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Gogoat before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Skiddo's hidden ability is Grass Pelt. It boosts Defense while grassy terrain is in effect. Situational compared to Sap Sipper.
Skiddo plays as a balanced. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully.
Adamant is the go-to nature for Skiddo. That's +Attack / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 236 Atk / 52 Def / 220 SpD EVs. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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