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Skarmory

Armor Bird Pokémon

Skarmory
Official art
SteelFlying
Height
1.7 m 5′07″
Weight
50.5 kg 111.3 lbs
Base stat total
465 top 46%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
People fashion swords from Skarmory’s shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs.
See all 15 entries

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334
Atk8076–145148–284
Def140130–211256–416
SpA4040–10176–196
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe7067–134130–262
Total465Higher than 54% of all Pokémon
HP65Atk80Def140Spe70SpD70SpA40

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Skarmory outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 134Skarmory · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 122Skarmory · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90Skarmory · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fire2×

Resists

Bug¼×Grass¼×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Normal½×Psychic½×Steel½×

Immune to

Ground0×Poison0×
Takes normal damage from 6 types
FightingRockGhostWaterIceDark

Abilities

  • Keen Eye

    Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

  • Sturdy

    Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

  • Weak ArmorHidden ability

    Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#125 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Skarmorite (84.6%) · Sturdy (64.1%) · Adamant (50.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (24.6%)

Moves Iron Head, Brave Bird, Protect, Tailwind

Singles

#73 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Rocky Helmet (45.2%) · Sturdy (88%) · Impish (46.2%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (20.5%)

Moves Stealth Rock, Roost, Whirlwind, Taunt

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

18.22% of teams · rank #4 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Rocky Helmet
Ability
Sturdy
Nature
Impish
EVs
248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Roost
  2. Body Press
  3. Spikes
  4. Iron Defense

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players13.69%
  • Rated 1500+15.53%
  • Rated 1630+18.22%
  • Rated 1760+17.5%

Usage by month

Oct 202518.22%

Moves

  • Roost98.9%
  • Body Press90.5%
  • Spikes78.7%
  • Iron Defense39.6%
  • Brave Bird35%
  • Whirlwind34.1%
  • Stealth Rock18%
  • Roar2%
  • Taunt0.9%
  • Iron Head0.8%

Items

  • Rocky Helmet96.2%
  • Leftovers1.4%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots1.3%
  • Covert Cloak0.5%
  • Custap Berry0.3%
  • Focus Sash0.2%

Abilities

  • 98.3%
  • 1%
  • 0.7%

EV spreads

  • Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD32.6%
  • Bold 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 Spe11.4%
  • Impish 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 Spe7.5%
  • Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD7.4%
  • Impish 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 Spe5.5%

Tera types

  • Ghost46.1%
  • Water22.4%
  • Dragon18.2%
  • Fighting5.5%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Skarmory does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
4Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
8Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
12Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
16AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
20Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
24SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
28Steel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25
32PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
36Drill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20
40Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40
44SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20
48Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
52Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20
TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 7

EggAir CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10
EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5
EggSky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5
EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category
Armor Bird Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Gray
Shape
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Johto#198Original Hoenn#115Updated Johto#203Updated Unova#203Mountain Kalos#112New Hoenn#120Original Alola#208Original Ula’ula#080Original Poni#072Updated Alola#270Updated Ula’ula#091Updated Poni#085Isle of Armor#153Blueberry#113Lumiose#216

  1. People fashion swords from Skarmory’s shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs.

    Shield

  2. The pointed feathers of these Pokémon are sharper than swords. Skarmory and Corviknight fight viciously over territory.

    Sword

  3. Its body is draped in steel armor. It looks heavy, but it can fly at speeds of up to 185 miles an hour!

    Ultra Moon

  4. The wing feathers it sheds can be processed and made into knives whose sharpness is recognized by the finest chefs.

    Ultra Sun

  5. Its metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest.

    Moon

  6. Its feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords.

    Sun

  7. Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.

    Black 2 · White 2

  8. Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y

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

    LeafGreen

  10. A Pokémon that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from SKARMORY to make swords and knives.

    Emerald

  11. SKARMORY’s steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings grow back completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  12. SKARMORY is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This Pokémon flies at close to 190 mph. It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

  13. The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is said that people once used the feathers as swords.

    Crystal

  14. After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X

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

    Gold · HeartGold

Names around the world

Japanese
エアームド
Japanese (romaji)
Airmd
Korean
무장조
Chinese (Traditional)
盔甲鳥
Chinese (Simplified)
盔甲鸟
French
Airmure
German
Panzaeron
Spanish
Skarmory
Italian
Skarmory

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
163
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Flying
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Ultra Moon 4 areas
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
  • Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Ultra Sun 4 areas
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
  • Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Moon 5 areas
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
  • Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Sun 5 areas
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
  • Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 113Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Road 113Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Victory Road (unknown area 327)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Sky · Lv 57–59
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Victory Road (unknown area 327)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Sky · Lv 57–59
White 2 1 area
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–38
Black 2 1 area
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–38
Colosseum 2 areas
  • Realgam TowerSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 47
  • Snagem Hideout 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 47
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Platinum 2 areas
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
Pearl 2 areas
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56
FireRed 1 area
  • Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Emerald 1 area
  • Road 113Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 113Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Ruby 1 area
  • Road 113Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Crystal 1 area
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Silver 1 area
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27