Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Armor Bird Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
Skarmory Weakness
Skarmory's Steel/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Electric. It shrugs off Poison and Ground-type attacks completely. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Skarmory's physical bulk (base 140 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Flying, Psychic, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pachirisu Electric | C | |
 Elekid Electric | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x93-111%KO Ember 2x37-46% | ||
 Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Chimchar builds →Fire Blast 2x83-98% Ember 2x37-46% | ||
 Shinx Electric | D | |
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 2x57-67% Spark 2x25-31% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Elekid builds →Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Shock Wave 2x49-58% Thunder Shock 2x33-40% | ||
 Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Spark 2x25-31% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Shinx builds →Thunderbolt 2x52-63% Spark 2x33-40% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x91-107%KO Flame Wheel 2x30-36% Ember 2x37-45% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x69-82% Thunderbolt 2x58-68% Discharge 2x51-61% Spark 2x25-31% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x90-106%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Thunder Punch 2x38-44% Shock Wave 2x49-58% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x90-106%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Flamethrower 2x48-57% Spark 2x25-31% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x64-75% Thunderbolt 2x55-65% Spark 2x32-38% Shock Wave 2x38-44% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x90-106%KO Flamethrower 2x72-85% Ember 2x34-41% Fire Spin 2x32-38% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x69-82% Thunderbolt 2x58-68% Discharge 2x51-61% Spark 2x25-31% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x90-106%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Thunder Punch 2x38-44% Shock Wave 2x49-58% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x90-106%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Flamethrower 2x48-57% Spark 2x25-31% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x64-75% Thunderbolt 2x55-65% Spark 2x32-38% Shock Wave 2x38-44% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x90-106%KO Flamethrower 2x72-85% Ember 2x34-41% Fire Spin 2x32-38% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x66-79% Thunderbolt 2x54-64% Discharge 2x50-58% Spark 2x24-29% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x86-102%KO Thunderbolt 2x71-84% Discharge 2x64-76% Thunder Punch 2x34-41% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x86-102%KO Thunderbolt 2x71-84% Flamethrower 2x48-56% Spark 2x24-29% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x61-73% Thunderbolt 2x51-61% Spark 2x32-38% Thunder Fang 2x32-38% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x86-102%KO Flamethrower 2x71-84% Ember 2x34-41% Fire Spin 2x29-35% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x66-78% Thunderbolt 2x55-65% Discharge 2x48-57% Spark 2x25-30% | ||
 Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x103-122%KO Thunderbolt 2x85-100%KO Spark 2x25-30% Shock Wave 2x57-68% | ||
 Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Minun builds →Thunder 2x94-111%KO Thunderbolt 2x77-92% Spark 2x23-27% Shock Wave 2x52-62% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x85-100%KO Thunderbolt 2x68-81% Discharge 2x61-73% Thunder Punch 2x34-41% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x76-89% Thunderbolt 2x61-73% Spark 2x20-24% Shock Wave 2x41-49% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x64-76% Thunderbolt 2x53-63% Discharge 2x47-55% Spark 2x24-28% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x103-121%KO Thunderbolt 2x83-98% Spark 2x25-30% Shock Wave 2x57-68% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Minun builds →Thunder 2x94-111%KO Thunderbolt 2x76-91% Spark 2x21-25% Shock Wave 2x53-63% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x83-98% Thunderbolt 2x68-81% Discharge 2x61-73% Thunder Punch 2x34-40% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x75-88% Thunderbolt 2x61-73% Spark 2x18-23% Shock Wave 2x43-50% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x66-78% Thunderbolt 2x54-64% Discharge 2x49-58% Spark 2x24-29% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x104-122%KO Thunderbolt 2x84-100%KO Spark 2x24-29% Shock Wave 2x59-69% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Minun builds →Thunder 2x94-111%KO Thunderbolt 2x77-91% Spark 2x22-27% Shock Wave 2x53-62% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x84-100%KO Thunderbolt 2x70-82% Discharge 2x62-73% Thunder Punch 2x33-40% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x76-89% Thunderbolt 2x62-73% Spark 2x19-22% Shock Wave 2x41-49% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Bronzong builds →Explosion19-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Hippowdon builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTruant ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Slaking builds →Sucker Punch11-13% Double Edge29-34% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Ambipom builds →U Turn4-4% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer6-7% Stone Edge13-16% | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
Skarmory is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with a decent partner pool. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 7 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Skarmory easily with 31 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Brave Bird, Curse and 4 more to offspring.
Diamond & Pearl Skarmory Best Moveset
Spikes is the priority every time Skarmory comes in. Impish nature and max HP and Defense EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Keeneye rounds it out. Roost keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Skarmory best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Spikes
- Roost
- Whirlwind
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Assurance and Brave Bird on Skarmory. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Sky Attack and Brave Bird, they expand what Skarmory can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Diamond & Pearl Skarmory Locations
moderate rates across 4 encounter spots for Skarmory. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations to Catch Skarmory in Diamond & Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Skarmory. 4 walking spots at Lv. 56+ spread across Diamond and Pearl, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Skarmory Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Skarmory works as a hazard setter with 465 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Diamond & Pearl for the right team. Spikes with Leftovers is the standard set.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. That's the one you want on Skarmory. Weak Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sturdy works too if your team needs something different.
Skarmory is leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the hazard setter role.
In Diamond & Pearl, run Spikes, Roost, Whirlwind, and Bravebird on Skarmory. Spikes is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the hazard setter role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Skarmory appears in 18 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves