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 195 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Belch, Curse, Encore and 1 more.
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 natural movepool does the job, but Belch and Curse from the egg pool give Skeledirge something extra. Pair those with Blast Burn and Overheat for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
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