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Pokemon Sword and Shield Skarmory

Pokemon Sword and Shield Skarmory is a Steel and Flying Type Armor Bird Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fire, Electric type moves. You can find and catch Skarmory in Challenge Road with a 5% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Skarmory are 65 HP, 80 Attack, 40 SP Attack, 140 Defense, 70 SP Defense, and 70 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Skarmory
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Skarmory Galar Pokedex ID: ?

List of Skarmory Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 465
HP 65
Attack 80
Defense 140
Special Attack 40
Special Defense 70
Speed 70

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Skarmory to have is Impish, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Skarmory Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Keen EyeNormal
SturdyNormal
Weak ArmorHidden

Pokemon Sword and Shield Skarmory Evolutions

How do i evolve Skarmory in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Currently Pokemon Sword and Shield Skarmory does not have an evolution form in Generation 8.

Skarmory Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Skarmory?

A popular spawn location you can find Skarmory is in the Challenge Road area with a 5% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Challenge Road
5%16 - 21
Challenge Road
5%16 - 21
Challenge Road
5%16 - 21
Challenge Road
5%16 - 21
Challenge Road
5%16 - 21
Challenge Road
5%16 - 21
Challenge Road
5%16 - 21
Challenge Road
5%16 - 21
Challenge Road
5%16 - 21
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Skarmory Raids

Where do i find Skarmory Raids?

You can find Skarmory raids in the following locations: Brawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Skarmory Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Skarmory Weakness

Skarmory is a Steel and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Fire, Electric Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Steel, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Poison, Ground, Bug, Grass type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Fire
Electric
0.5x
Damage
Normal
Flying
Steel
Psychic
Dragon
Fairy
0.25x
Damage
Bug
Grass
Immune to Damage
Poison
Ground

What pokemon is Skarmory Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Skarmory Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Skarmory Moves List

What moves can Skarmory learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Skarmory can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Steel and Flying type +50% STAB damage.

Skarmory Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
1[] Peck
1[] Leer
4[] Sand Attack
8[] Fury Attack
12[] Metal Claw
16[] Agility
20[] Wing Attack
24[] Slash
28[] Steel Wing
32[] Autotomize
36[] Drill Peck
40[] Metal Sound
44[] Spikes
48[] Iron Defense
52[] Brave Bird

TM Moves Skarmory can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM06FlyPhysical1359515Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM30Steel WingPhysical1059025May raise user's Defense.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM49Sand TombPhysical358515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM57PaybackPhysical5010010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM58AssurancePhysical6010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM61Guard SwapStatus10User and opponent swap Defense and Special Defense.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM95Air SlashSpecial112.59520May cause flinching.

Skarmory TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR23SpikesStatus20Hurts opponents when they switch into battle.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR37TauntStatus10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR46Iron DefenseStatus15Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR58Dark PulseSpecial8010015May cause flinching.
TR60X-ScissorPhysical8010015
TR66Brave BirdPhysical18010015User receives recoil damage.
TR70Flash CannonSpecial12010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR74Iron HeadPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
TR76Stealth RockStatus20Damages opponent switching into battle.
TR99Body PressPhysical8010010The higher the user's Defense, the stronger the attack.

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