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.
The pointed feathers of these Pokémon are sharper than swords. Skarmory and Corviknight fight viciously over territory.
People fashion swords from Skarmory’s shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs.
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 |
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pikachu builds →Volt Switch 2x53-63% Spark 2x32-39% Thunder Shock 2x32-39% Nuzzle 2x11-15% | ||
 Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Joltik builds →Volt Switch 2x56-68% Electroweb 2x45-53% | ||
 Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrike builds →Volt Switch 2x61-73% Shock Wave 2x53-63% | ||
 Yamper Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Yamper builds →Volt Switch 2x45-53% Spark 2x27-34% Nuzzle 2x11-15% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x53-63% Thunder Shock 2x39-46% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pikachu builds →Volt Switch 2x49-58% Spark 2x28-33% Electroweb 2x39-46% Thunder Shock 2x28-33% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Joltik builds →Volt Switch 2x53-63% Electroweb 2x42-50% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrike builds →Volt Switch 2x56-67% Thunder Fang 2x28-33% Shock Wave 2x49-58% | ||
Yamper Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Yamper builds →Volt Switch 2x42-50% Spark 2x28-33% Nuzzle 2x10-13% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x50-60% Thunder Shock 2x38-45% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Pikachu builds →Volt Switch 2x48-56% Spark 2x28-34% Electroweb 2x38-45% Thunder Shock 2x28-34% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Joltik builds →Volt Switch 2x50-60% Electroweb 2x41-49% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrike builds →Volt Switch 2x54-64% Thunder Fang 2x25-30% Shock Wave 2x48-56% | ||
Yamper Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Yamper builds →Volt Switch 2x41-49% Spark 2x25-30% Nuzzle 2x13-15% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x51-61% Thunder Shock 2x39-47% | ||
 Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x71-84% Spark 2x39-47% Nuzzle 2x15-17% | ||
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x91-108%KO Volt Switch 2x79-93% Fire Fang 2x22-27% Thunder Fang 2x34-41% | ||
 Charjabug BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Charjabug builds →Volt Switch 2x50-58% Spark 2x37-44% Electroweb 2x39-47% | ||
 Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Carkol builds →Incinerate 2x47-55% Flame Charge 2x24-29% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x53-63% Thunder Shock 2x39-47% | ||
Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x72-85% Spark 2x39-47% Nuzzle 2x14-17% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x91-107%KO Volt Switch 2x82-96% Fire Fang 2x23-28% Thunder Fang 2x35-41% | ||
Charjabug BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Charjabug builds →Volt Switch 2x51-61% Spark 2x37-44% Electroweb 2x39-47% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Carkol builds →Incinerate 2x47-55% Flame Charge 2x23-28% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x51-61% Thunder Shock 2x38-45% | ||
 Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x57-68% Spark 2x38-45% Electroweb 2x45-53% Thunder Shock 2x34-40% | ||
Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x68-81% Spark 2x38-45% Nuzzle 2x13-15% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x90-106%KO Volt Switch 2x79-93% Fire Fang 2x23-27% Thunder Fang 2x34-40% | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Galvantula builds →Discharge 2x83-98% Volt Switch 2x72-86% Electroweb 2x57-68% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x51-60% Thunder Shock 2x36-44% | ||
Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x57-68% Spark 2x39-46% Electroweb 2x45-53% Thunder Shock 2x35-41% | ||
Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x69-82% Spark 2x36-44% Nuzzle 2x14-17% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x90-106%KO Volt Switch 2x77-92% Fire Fang 2x22-26% Thunder Fang 2x32-39% | ||
Galvantula BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Galvantula builds →Discharge 2x84-99% Volt Switch 2x73-87% Electroweb 2x59-70% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Stunfisk builds →Discharge 2x73-87% Electroweb 2x50-60% Thunder Shock 2x38-44% | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Coalossal builds →Incinerate 2x54-64% Flame Charge 2x28-33% | ||
Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Boltund builds →Wild Charge 2x53-62% Volt Switch 2x70-82% Spark 2x38-44% Nuzzle 2x13-16% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Manectric builds →Wild Charge 2x45-53% Discharge 2x90-107%KO Volt Switch 2x79-93% Fire Fang 2x22-27% | ||
Galvantula BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Galvantula builds →Discharge 2x84-100%KO Volt Switch 2x76-89% Electroweb 2x60-71% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Hippowdon builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch6-7% Knock Off12-14% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Excadrill builds →Rapid Spin5-6% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Melmetal builds →Superpower28-33% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Sword & Shield 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 42 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Air Cutter, Curse, Feint and 4 more to offspring.
Sword & Shield Skarmory Best Moveset
Spikes is the priority every time Skarmory comes in. Impish nature and HP-heavy investment 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
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Body Press
- Spikes
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Whirlwind
- Stealth Rock
- Body Press
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 Sky Attack and Brave Bird, they expand what Skarmory can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Skarmory Locations
You'll want early-game access before hunting Skarmory. Moderate rates across 18 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Skarmory in Sword & Shield
Skarmory's encounter pool splits between Shield and Sword. You've got 18 walking spots at Lv. 10-21 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Skarmory Guide
In Sword & Shield, Skarmory works as a hazard setter with 465 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. 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. Fits the hazard setter role.
For Sword & Shield, 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