Skiddo Best Moveset
Grass at 65 Attack and 52 Speed with AbilitySap Sipper granting Grass immunity and boosting Attack. AbilityGrass Pelt boosts Defense on Grassy Terrain. Pre-evolution stats. Evolve to Gogoat for 123 HP and the mixed offenses that at least function.
Skiddo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Skiddo's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Grasspelt with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Skiddo best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Horn Leech
Recommended Teammates
Skiddo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Skiddo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Milk Drink
- Bulk Up
- Rock Slide
Skiddo saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Skiddo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Bulk Up
- Milk Drink
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Skiddo Weakness
Skiddo is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Skiddo Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Skiddo
Scizor can KO Skiddo with U-turn (151-178%). Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (211-248%). Gengar deals 84-99% with Sludge Bomb.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skiddo View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch43-51% Knock Off47-55% U Turn 2x151-178%KO Close Combat86-101%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skiddo View Blaziken builds →Close Combat105-124%KO Flare Blitz 2x211-248%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Skiddo View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball37-44% Sludge Bomb 2x84-99% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skiddo View Salamence builds →Earthquake25-29% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Skiddo View Lapras builds →Surf17-20% Thunderbolt11-14% | ||
Evolution
Skiddo evolves into Gogoat. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 181 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Skiddo easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Skiddo
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 56 locations. Skiddo's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Skiddo in SV
Skiddo is your first catch on the way to Skiddo. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-60 across 112 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Skiddo ✓Asado Desert - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%Glaseado MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.14-29OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%Glaseado MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-29OverworldRate 18%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GogoatEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%Glaseado MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 16%Asado Desert - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%Glaseado MountainLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-60OverworldRate 12%or evolve from Skiddo (Step 1)
moderate rates for Skiddo across 1 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Skiddo in LZA
The path to Skiddo starts with Skiddo at Lv. 6-64 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Skiddo ✓Wild Zone 3Lv.6-8OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into GogoatWild Zone 12Lv.32-34OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Skiddo (Step 1)
Skiddo can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Skiddo from X & Y or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Skiddo in USUM
- Step 1Skiddo ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · West Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Gogoat
No wild encounters for Skiddo in Sun & Moon. Bring Skiddo over from X & Y or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Skiddo in SM
- Step 1Skiddo ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Gogoat with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Skiddo egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · West Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Gogoat
Base Stats
Skiddo's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 HP EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
Until recently, people living in the mountains would ride on the backs of these Pokémon to traverse the mountain paths.
Skiddo Guide
Skiddo isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Gogoat to unlock its full potential. At 350 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Run Sap Sipper on Skiddo. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Skiddo also gets Grass Pelt, but they don't compare.
Skiddo fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 65 Attack and 62 Sp. Atk. At base 52 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Skiddo does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Gogoat before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Skiddo has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves