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.
After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Its sturdy wings look heavy, but its bones are hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pikachu builds →Shock Wave 2x43-53% Thunder Shock 2x33-41% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x60-71% Shock Wave 2x41-49% Thunder Shock 2x29-35% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x62-74% Spark 2x47-56% Shock Wave 2x45-53% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x74-88% Ember 2x35-42% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Charmander builds →Flamethrower 2x66-78% Ember 2x33-39% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Vulpix builds →Flamethrower 2x60-71% Ember 2x29-35% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x60-72% Shock Wave 2x42-50% Thunder Shock 2x29-34% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x64-75% Spark 2x47-56% Shock Wave 2x45-53% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x76-91% Flame Wheel 2x53-63% Ember 2x36-44% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Charmander builds →Flamethrower 2x66-78% Ember 2x31-38% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Vulpix builds →Flamethrower 2x60-72% Ember 2x29-34% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x60-72% Shock Wave 2x42-50% Thunder Shock 2x29-34% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x64-75% Spark 2x47-56% Shock Wave 2x45-53% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x76-91% Flame Wheel 2x53-63% Ember 2x36-44% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Charmander builds →Flamethrower 2x66-78% Ember 2x31-38% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Vulpix builds →Flamethrower 2x60-72% Ember 2x29-34% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x69-82% Thunderbolt 2x55-66% Shock Wave 2x39-45% Thunder Shock 2x27-32% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x61-73% Spark 2x44-52% Shock Wave 2x42-50% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Growlithe builds →Overheat 2x104-123%KO Fire Blast 2x89-105%KO Flamethrower 2x73-86% Flame Wheel 2x50-59% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Charmander builds →Overheat 2x90-107%KO Fire Blast 2x77-91% Flamethrower 2x64-75% Ember 2x30-36% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Vulpix builds →Overheat 2x81-95% Fire Blast 2x69-82% Flamethrower 2x55-66% Ember 2x27-32% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Zapdos builds →Thunder 2x144-169%KO Thunderbolt 2x118-139%KO Shock Wave 2x80-94% Thunder Shock 2x54-64% | ||
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x140-165%KO Thunderbolt 2x114-135%KO Spark 2x84-99% Shock Wave 2x78-92% | ||
 Electabuzz Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electabuzz builds →Thunder 2x114-135%KO Thunderbolt 2x94-111%KO Thunder Punch 2x80-94% Shock Wave 2x64-75% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x71-84% Thunderbolt 2x58-69% Shock Wave 2x40-47% Thunder Shock 2x27-32% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x76-90% Thunderbolt 2x64-75% Spark 2x45-54% Shock Wave 2x44-51% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Dugtrio builds →Rock Slide23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Steelix builds →Explosion18-22% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWonderguard ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Shedinja builds →Shadow Ball13-15% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Umbreon builds →Pursuit4-4% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Shuckle builds →
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FireRed & LeafGreen 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 5 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Skarmory easily with 25 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Curse, Drill Peck, Pursuit and 2 more to offspring.
FireRed & LeafGreen Skarmory Best Moveset
Spikes is the priority every time Skarmory comes in. Careful nature and max HP and Sp. Def EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Keeneye rounds it out.
Best Build
Skarmory best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Spikes
- Roar
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Curse and Drill Peck on Skarmory. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Sky Attack and Fly, they expand what Skarmory can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
FireRed & LeafGreen Skarmory Locations
Finding Skarmory at moderate rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Skarmory in FireRed & LeafGreen
Skarmory Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Skarmory works as a hazard setter with 465 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list: a strong pick in FireRed & LeafGreen's competitive scene. 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 a physical attacker with 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.
For FireRed & LeafGreen, Skarmory has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire and Electric-type attackers hit hardest.
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