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's Fire/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Skeledirge View Torkoal builds →Eruption24-28% Heat Wave15-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Skeledirge View Forretress builds →Volt Switch8-9% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEartheater ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Orthworm builds →
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| B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Skeledirge View Forretress builds →Volt Switch8-9% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Skeledirge View Avalugg builds →Avalanche8-9% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Skeledirge best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Torch Song
- Slack Off
- Will O Wisp
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Torch Song
- Slack Off
- Hex
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Torch Song
- Slack Off
- Shadow Ball
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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. Speed tells the real story. At base 66 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
Skeledirge has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves