TL;DR. Skeledirge is a fire/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 530. The fiery bird changes shape when Skeledirge sings. Rumor has it that the bird was born when the fireball on Skeledirge’s head gained a soul.
The fiery bird changes shape when Skeledirge sings. Rumor has it that the bird was born when the fireball on Skeledirge’s head gained a soul.
Stat spread.
Total of 530. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Skeledirge 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, Skeledirge reaches 3,027 CP at level 40 and 3,463 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Fuecoco family appeared on March 8, 2025.
- Fuecoco
- Crocalor and Skeledirge by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2026 | 3-star | Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event |
Skeledirge in competitive play.
Skeledirge is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #382 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Skeledirge.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Skeledirge, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Skeledirge?
Skeledirge is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Skeledirge weak to?
Skeledirge takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Skeledirge resistant to?
Skeledirge is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy, Bug.
How does Skeledirge evolve?
Skeledirge evolves from Crocalor (Level 36). Skeledirge is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Skeledirge from?
Skeledirge was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0911.
What are Skeledirge's base stats?
Skeledirge has HP 104, Attack 75, Defense 100, Special Attack 110, Special Defense 75, and Speed 66. Total base stat total: 530.
What are Skeledirge's abilities?
Skeledirge can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Unaware.
Is Skeledirge legendary or mythical?
No. Skeledirge is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Skeledirge's best stat?
Skeledirge's highest base stat is Special Attack at 110, which ranks 24th of 140 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Skeledirge good?
Skeledirge has a base stat total of 530, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Skeledirge as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Skeledirge is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Skeledirge vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Skeledirge | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 104 | 68 | +36 |
| Attack | 75 | 79 | -4 |
| Defense | 100 | 72 | +28 |
| Special Attack | 110 | 83 | +27 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 75 | +0 |
| Speed | 66 | 71 | -5 |
| Total | 530 | 448 | +82 |
Skeledirge appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Skeledirge is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Skeledirge.
Every main-series game Skeledirge is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- EvolveCrocalor (Level 36)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Skeledirge appears in 38 episodes.
From HZ119 (2025-11-28) through HZ156 (2026-11-06).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Skeledirge has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Skeledirge sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Skeledirge in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Skeledirge
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