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.
Skarmory is clad entirely in ironhard armor. It flies at speeds over 180 mph.
Skarmory is clad entirely in ironhard 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 8 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, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Ground |
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Fire is super effective against SkarmoryView Incineroar → | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Electric is super effective against SkarmoryView Raging Bolt → | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against SkarmoryView Regieleki → | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Fire is super effective against SkarmoryView Blaziken → | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer7-9% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn9-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Clodsire builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Staraptor builds →Close Combat32-38% U Turn4-5% Double Edge24-28% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Thwackey builds →U Turn3-3% Knock Off10-12% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 47 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Air Cutter, Curse, Feint and 4 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Skarmory Best Moveset
Spikes is the priority every time Skarmory comes in. Bold nature and max HP and Defense EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Rocky Helmet provides chip damage on every physical hit received. Sturdy rounds it out. Roost keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Skarmory best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Body Press
- Defog
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Body Press
- Spikes
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Tailwind
- Stealth Rock
- Body Press
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Air Cutter and Curse on Skarmory. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Steel Beam and Sky Attack, they expand what Skarmory can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Skarmory in Scarlet & Violet
Skarmory Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Skarmory brings 465 BST to the table. A-Tier on our list: a strong pick in Scarlet & Violet's competitive scene. Roost with Rocky Helmet 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.
For Scarlet & Violet, 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