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TL;DR. Skitty is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 260. SKITTY has the habit of becoming fascinated by moving objects and chasing them around. This POKéMON is known to chase after its own tail and become dizzy.
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SKITTY has the habit of becoming fascinated by moving objects and chasing them around. This POKéMON is known to chase after its own tail and become dizzy.
Height0.6 m
Weight11.0 kg
AbilitiesCute Charm, Normalize
HiddenWonder Skin
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 260. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 50
Attack 45
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 35
Sp. Defense 35
Speed 50
Total260
260 base stat total, the 955th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 115th among Normal-types.
50 base HP, Skitty's strongest stat, ranking 106th of 131 Normal-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Skitty on Daily Pokémon
Skitty was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Skitty 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, Skitty reaches 739 CP at level 40 and 845 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack84
GO Defense79
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)739
Max CP (L50)835
Best buddy (L51)845
Raid catch CP 383–422 (L20). Weather boosted 479–527 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Skitty first appeared on May 15, 2020, during Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn.
- Skitty
- Delcatty by encounter
Quick answers
Common questions about Skitty.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Skitty, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Skitty?
Skitty is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Skitty weak to?
Skitty takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Skitty resistant to?
Skitty is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Skitty evolve?
Skitty evolves into Delcatty (Use Moon Stone).
What generation is Skitty from?
Skitty was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0300.
What are Skitty's base stats?
Skitty has HP 50, Attack 45, Defense 45, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 35, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 260.
What are Skitty's abilities?
Skitty can have the abilities Cute Charm, Normalize, plus the Hidden Ability Wonder Skin.
Is Skitty legendary or mythical?
No. Skitty is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Skitty's best stat?
Skitty's highest base stat is HP at 50, which ranks 106th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Skitty good?
Skitty has a base stat total of 260, the 955th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 115th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Skitty as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Skitty is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison
Skitty vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Skitty | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 77 | -27 |
| Attack | 45 | 74 | -29 |
| Defense | 45 | 60 | -15 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 59 | -24 |
| Special Defense | 35 | 64 | -29 |
| Speed | 50 | 69 | -19 |
| Total | 260 | 403 | -143 |
Game appearances
Skitty appears in 19 games.
Every mainline release where Skitty is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Skitty.
Every main-series game Skitty is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 222 (Swarm)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 4
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 116
- In-game tradeTrade Spinda in Fortree City
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- EventDream World
- Black 2Trade
- White 2Obtainable
- WildCastelia City
Generation IVObtainableTransfer only
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 222 (Swarm)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTransfer only
- Transferfrom Pokéwalker
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 116
- In-game tradeTrade Pikachu in Fortree City
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 116
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Skitty appears in 57 episodes.
From AG047 (2003-10-16) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
TCG Pocket appearances
Skitty in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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