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.
Its feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords.
Its metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest.
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 8 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, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Ground |
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Xurkitree builds →Zap Cannon 2x209-246%KO Thunderbolt 2x156-184%KO Discharge 2x140-165%KO Thunder Punch 2x44-51% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x164-193%KO Discharge 2x109-129%KO Volt Switch 2x96-114%KO Spark 2x32-39% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Jolteon builds →Thunder 2x129-152%KO Discharge 2x94-111%KO Volt Switch 2x84-99% Thunder Fang 2x31-36% | ||
 Luxray Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Luxray builds →Wild Charge 2x65-77% Discharge 2x84-99% Volt Switch 2x74-88% Spark 2x49-58% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Vikavolt builds →Zap Cannon 2x178-210%KO Thunderbolt 2x134-159%KO Volt Switch 2x105-124%KO Spark 2x32-39% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard16-19% Knock Off17-20% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Tangrowth builds →Giga Drain9-10% Knock Off8-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Metagross builds →Bullet Punch6-7% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves View Gliscor builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySapsipper ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Skarmory View Miltank builds →Body Slam9-11% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Skarmory is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 10 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Skarmory easily with 58 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Brave Bird, Curse and 7 more to offspring.
Sun & Moon Skarmory Best Moveset
Spikes is the priority every time Skarmory comes in. Impish nature and max HP and Defense EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Rocky Helmet provides chip damage on every physical hit received. Sturdy rounds it out. Roost keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Skarmory best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Spikes
- Whirlwind
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Stealth Rock
- Whirlwind
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Assurance and Brave Bird on Skarmory. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Sky Attack and Brave Bird, they expand what Skarmory can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Sun & Moon Skarmory Locations
decent spawn rates for Skarmory across 14 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Skarmory in Sun & Moon
Which version you're playing matters for Skarmory. 14 walking and gift spots at Lv. 24-55 spread across Sun and Moon, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Skarmory Guide
In Sun & Moon, Skarmory works as a hazard setter with 465 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Sun & Moon for the right team. Roost with Rocky Helmet 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 leaning toward the physical side (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.
In Sun & Moon, run Roost, Spikes, Whirlwind, and Bravebird on Skarmory. Roost is the most common pick at 21% usage. This set covers the hazard setter role with a mix of damage and utility.
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