Skitty's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Speed EV, fast 800K XP curve to max.
It can’t stop itself from chasing moving things, and it runs in circles, chasing its own tail.
It can’t stop itself from chasing moving things, and it runs in circles, chasing its own tail.
Skitty is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Machamp threatens a KO with Stone Edge (93-110%).
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Machamp builds →Stone Edge93-110%KO Bullet Punch37-44% Knock Off61-71% | ||
Evolving Skitty into Delcatty takes an evolution item. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 140 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Skitty easily with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups.
Focus Sash guarantees Skitty survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Covet before going down. Cutecharm and flexible EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Heal Bell
- Facade
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Heal Bell
- Facade
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Double-Edge and Play Rough bring the raw damage. But Skitty also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Double-Edge and Play Rough bring the raw damage. But Skitty also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Double-Edge and Play Rough bring the raw damage. But Skitty also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Double-Edge and Play Rough bring the raw damage. But Skitty also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
high spawn rates across 4 locations for Skitty in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Skitty in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
4 walking encounters at Lv. 40-63 for Skitty across Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Skitty doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Skitty doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Skitty appears at moderate rates across 6 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Skitty in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
6 walking and trade encounters at Lv. 4-25 for Skitty across Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Skitty evolves into Delcatty using a Moon Stone. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 260 BST.
Skitty does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Delcatty before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Skitty is catchable across 13 games. Debuted in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and most recently available in Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Skitty appears in 13 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Skitty has been available in 13 games since Ruby & Sapphire, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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