Free switch-ins on Normal and Fighting moves make Skeledirge useful in any team that needs that coverage. Unaware ignores the opponent's stat boosts. Part of the Gen 9 roster. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Nothing fancy in Skeledirge's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The fiery bird changes shape when Skeledirge sings. Rumor has it that the bird was born when the fireball on Skeledirge’s head gained a soul.
Skeledirge’s gentle singing soothes the souls of all that hear it. It burns its enemies to a crisp with flames of over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Skeledirge Weakness
GoodSkeledirge's Fire/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. It resists 7 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Skeledirge's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
The three-stage chain from Fuecoco through Crocalor ends here at Skeledirge. Want more? Breed for Fuecoco eggs. A massive partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Fuecoco pushed Skeledirge to 530 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +47.
How to Evolve
Breed with Skeledirge to get Fuecoco eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
This is a pure walling set. Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in so Skeledirge sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. Slack Off handles sustain while Unaware does work passively.
Best Build
Best Skeledirge Moveset
- Torch Song
- Slack Off
- Will O Wisp
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Skeledirge's coverage across 8 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Blast Burn and Overheat for same-type damage. Flamethrower and Hyper Voice are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Fuecoco first, not Skeledirge. Fuecoco appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Skeledirge looks average on paper at 530 BST. But Unaware is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier tank on our tier list.
Watch for Urshifu (Water), Golem (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Skeledirge. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Skeledirge gets Unaware and Blaze. But Unaware is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Skeledirge is a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 66 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
Skeledirge can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Skeledirge has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Skeledirge has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A