Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Armor Bird Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
A POKéMON that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from SKARMORY to make swords and knives.
Skarmory Weakness
Skarmory's Steel/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Electric. It shrugs off Poison and Ground-type attacks completely. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Skarmory's physical bulk (base 140 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Flying, Psychic, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 2x86-102%KO Ember 2x41-49% Fire Spin 2x35-42% | ||
 Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 2x86-102%KO Spark 2x62-74% Shock Wave 2x60-71% | ||
 Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 2x78-92% Spark 2x56-67% Shock Wave 2x53-64% | ||
 Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Spark 2x51-60% Shock Wave 2x47-56% | ||
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Torchic builds →Flamethrower 2x74-88% Ember 2x35-42% Fire Spin 2x33-39% | ||
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x113-133%KO Spark 2x81-97% Shock Wave 2x76-90% Thunder Shock 2x53-63% | ||
 Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrode builds →Thunderbolt 2x81-97% Spark 2x62-73% Shock Wave 2x57-67% | ||
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x101-120%KO Spark 2x73-87% Shock Wave 2x68-80% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 2x88-103%KO Spark 2x64-77% Shock Wave 2x59-70% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 2x79-93% Spark 2x59-70% Shock Wave 2x53-63% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x114-134%KO Spark 2x84-100%KO Shock Wave 2x76-91% Thunder Shock 2x53-63% | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrode builds →Thunderbolt 2x84-100%KO Spark 2x60-72% Shock Wave 2x58-69% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x103-122%KO Spark 2x74-88% Shock Wave 2x69-81% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 2x88-103%KO Spark 2x64-75% Shock Wave 2x58-69% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 2x79-94% Spark 2x58-69% Shock Wave 2x53-63% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x140-166%KO Thunderbolt 2x116-137%KO Spark 2x84-100%KO Shock Wave 2x78-92% | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrode builds →Thunder 2x100-118%KO Thunderbolt 2x82-97% Spark 2x60-71% Shock Wave 2x55-66% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Manectric builds →Thunder 2x125-147%KO Thunderbolt 2x103-121%KO Spark 2x75-89% Shock Wave 2x69-82% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x107-126%KO Thunderbolt 2x87-103%KO Spark 2x64-76% Shock Wave 2x60-71% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Minun builds →Thunder 2x96-113%KO Thunderbolt 2x80-95% Spark 2x58-68% Shock Wave 2x54-63% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x140-166%KO Thunderbolt 2x116-137%KO Spark 2x84-100%KO Shock Wave 2x78-92% | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Electrode builds →Thunder 2x100-118%KO Thunderbolt 2x82-97% Spark 2x60-71% Shock Wave 2x55-66% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Manectric builds →Thunder 2x125-147%KO Thunderbolt 2x103-121%KO Spark 2x75-89% Shock Wave 2x69-82% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x107-126%KO Thunderbolt 2x87-103%KO Spark 2x64-76% Shock Wave 2x60-71% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Minun builds →Thunder 2x96-113%KO Thunderbolt 2x80-95% Spark 2x58-68% Shock Wave 2x54-63% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Dugtrio builds →Rock Slide23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Steelix builds →Explosion18-22% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWonderguard ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Shedinja builds →Shadow Ball13-15% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Umbreon builds →Pursuit4-4% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Shuckle builds →
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Emerald Evolution
Skarmory is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with a decent partner pool. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 5 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Skarmory easily with 25 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Curse, Drill Peck, Pursuit and 2 more to offspring.
Emerald Skarmory Best Moveset
Spikes is the priority every time Skarmory comes in. Careful nature and max HP and Sp. Def EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Keeneye rounds it out.
Best Build
Skarmory best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Spikes
- Roar
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Curse and Drill Peck on Skarmory. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Sky Attack and Fly, they expand what Skarmory can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Emerald Skarmory Locations
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Skarmory. Moderate rates across 1 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Skarmory in Emerald
Skarmory Guide
In Emerald, Skarmory works as a hazard setter with 465 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list: a strong pick in Emerald's competitive scene. Spikes with Leftovers is the standard set.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. That's the one you want on Skarmory. Weak Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sturdy works too if your team needs something different.
Skarmory is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the hazard setter role.
For Emerald, Skarmory has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire and Electric-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Skarmory appears in 18 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves