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No. 0227 · Generation II · Johto

Skarmory

The Armor Bird Pokémon

TL;DR. Skarmory is a steel/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 465. Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.

Steel Flying

Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.

Height1.7 m

Weight50.5 kg

AbilitiesKeen Eye, Sturdy

HiddenWeak Armor

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 465. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65

Attack 80

Defense 140

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 70

Total465

465 base stat total, the 466th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 88th among Steel-types.

140 base Defense, Skarmory's strongest stat, ranking 10th of 171 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Skarmory in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Skarmory reaches 2,108 CP at level 40 and 2,412 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack148

GO Defense226

GO Stamina163

Max CP (L40)2,108

Max CP (L50)2,383

Best buddy (L51)2,412

Raid catch CP 1,139–1,204 (L20). Weather boosted 1,424–1,506 (L25).

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Competitive

Skarmory in competitive play.

Skarmory is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #557 in the Great League.

Ubers

Defensive

Body Press / Whirlwind / Spikes / Roost

ItemRocky Helmet
AbilitySturdy
NatureBold
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraGround

Defensive

Body Press / Iron Defense / Roost / Spikes

ItemRocky Helmet
AbilitySturdy
NatureBold
TeraDragon, Fighting

Wall

Spikes / Body Press / Whirlwind / Roost

ItemRocky Helmet
AbilitySturdy
NatureImpish
EVs248 HP / 16 Def / 180 SpD / 64 Spe
TeraGhost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #557 75.8 score

Ultra League #473 74.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Skarmory.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Skarmory, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Skarmory?

Skarmory is a Steel/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Skarmory weak to?

Skarmory takes 2× damage from Fire, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Skarmory resistant to?

Skarmory is immune to Poison, Ground. It also resists Normal, Flying, Psychic, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Grass, Bug.

How does Skarmory evolve?

Skarmory evolves into Mega Skarmory (Mega Evolve with Skarmoryite (battle-only)).

What generation is Skarmory from?

Skarmory was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0227.

What are Skarmory's base stats?

Skarmory has HP 65, Attack 80, Defense 140, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 70, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 465.

What are Skarmory's abilities?

Skarmory can have the abilities Keen Eye, Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Weak Armor.

Is Skarmory legendary or mythical?

No. Skarmory is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Skarmory's best stat?

Skarmory's highest base stat is Defense at 140, which ranks 10th of 171 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Skarmory good?

Skarmory has a base stat total of 465, the 466th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 88th among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms