Stats & Training
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.
A SKITTY’s adorably cute behavior makes it highly popular. In battle, it makes its tail puff out. It threatens foes with a sharp growl.
Skitty Weakness
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x303-358%KO Brick Break 2x153-180%KO Rock Smash 2x83-98% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x294-346%KO Brick Break 2x149-175%KO Vital Throw 2x138-163%KO Rock Smash 2x79-94% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x294-346%KO Sky Uppercut 2x167-197%KO Brick Break 2x149-175%KO Rock Smash 2x79-94% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x314-370%KO Dynamic Punch 2x210-247%KO Sky Uppercut 2x179-211%KO Brick Break 2x158-187%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x250-295%KO Cross Chop 2x169-199%KO Dynamic Punch 2x169-199%KO Submission 2x134-158%KO | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x81-96% Arm Thrust 2x23-28% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x78-92% Arm Thrust 2x18-23% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x201-237%KO Revenge 2x83-99% Karate Chop 2x70-83% Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x161-189%KO Vital Throw 2x76-91% Rock Smash 2x46-55% Arm Thrust 2x20-24% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x207-244%KO Vital Throw 2x98-115%KO Revenge 2x84-100%KO Karate Chop 2x72-85% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x167-196%KO Vital Throw 2x78-93% Rock Smash 2x47-56% Arm Thrust 2x21-26% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x210-248%KO Vital Throw 2x100-119%KO Revenge 2x85-101%KO Karate Chop 2x73-87% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x169-199%KO Vital Throw 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x47-56% Arm Thrust 2x20-24% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x302-356%KO Brick Break 2x152-179%KO Rock Smash 2x82-97% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x210-247%KO Cross Chop 2x142-168%KO Submission 2x115-135%KO Vital Throw 2x100-118%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x170-200%KO Vital Throw 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x47-56% Arm Thrust 2x20-24% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x302-356%KO Brick Break 2x152-179%KO Rock Smash 2x82-97% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x210-247%KO Cross Chop 2x142-168%KO Submission 2x115-135%KO Brick Break 2x107-126%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x170-200%KO Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Vital Throw 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x47-56% | ||
In Emerald, Heracross can KO Skitty with Megahorn (149-175%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Skitty for 70-83%.
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Heracross builds →Megahorn149-175%KO Rock Slide62-73% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skitty View Machamp builds →Rock Slide70-83% | ||
Emerald Evolution
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 27 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Fake Tears, Helping Hand and 5 more to offspring.
Emerald Skitty Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Double-Edge and Blizzard 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
Emerald Skitty Locations
low spawn rates is the best you'll get on Skitty in early-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Skitty in Emerald
Skitty Guide
Skitty evolves into Delcatty using a Moon Stone. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 260 BST.
In Emerald, 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 in Emerald. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 12 other games across the series.
Skitty is available in Emerald. Across the full series, it appears in 13 games total.
Game Availability
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