Skeledirge (#0911) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP104164–211318–412

Atk7572–139139–273

Def10094–167184–328

SpA110103–178202–350

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe6663–129123–254

Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 66). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+129Max118No SP86Min77Scarf193Tailwind258

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

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

Dark2×Ghost2×Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug¼×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Poison½×Steel½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

FlyingElectricPsychicDragon

Abilities

Blaze
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
UnawareHidden ability
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#139 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (28%) · Unaware (93.8%) · Modest (48.9%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2 (18.3%)

Moves Torch Song, Shadow Ball, Protect, Slack Off

Singles

#42 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (42.8%) · Unaware (98.5%) · Bold (71.3%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (27.8%)

Moves Torch Song, Slack Off, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Ball

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

8.26% of teams · rank #24 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
Nature: Bold
EVs: 208 HP / 128 Def / 172 SpD
Tera Type: Fairy

Torch Song
Slack Off
Will-O-Wisp
Shadow Ball

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

Usage by rating

All players9.81%
Rated 1500+9.16%
Rated 1630+8.26%
Rated 1760+6.7%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.26%

Moves

Torch Song99.8%
Slack Off95%
Will-O-Wisp67.5%
Shadow Ball43.9%
Hex41.3%
Earth Power25.8%
Alluring Voice17.7%
Flame Charge6.2%
Scorching Sands1.5%
Substitute0.2%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots89.1%
Leftovers5.5%
Air Balloon2.2%
Assault Vest1.2%
Choice Scarf0.9%
Throat Spray0.4%

Abilities

99%
1%

EV spreads

Bold 208 HP / 128 Def / 172 SpD22.2%
Bold 252 HP / 16 Def / 240 SpD15.9%
Calm 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD13.4%
Bold 248 HP / 68 Def / 156 SpD / 36 Spe3.4%
Bold 252 HP / 96 Def / 148 SpD / 12 Spe3%

Tera types

Fairy56.3%
Water30.4%
Poison4.5%
Fire4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0909FuecocoFire
1. Level 16#0910CrocalorFire
  1. Level 36#0911SkeledirgeFireGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

EvoTorch SongThe user blows out raging flames as if singing a song, scorching the target. This also boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.FireSpec80100%10

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

7LickHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

10RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

12Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

15BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

17IncinerateDestroys the target’s held berry.FireSpec60100%15

24SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

28RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

32FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

38Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

47HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

47Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

58Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

64OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 52

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

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

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM144Fire PledgeWith Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon’s moves for four turns.FireSpec80100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM153Blast BurnUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.FireSpec15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

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

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 1

EggSingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Singer Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#006

Skeledirge’s gentle singing soothes the souls of all that hear it. It burns its enemies to a crisp with flames of over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Violet
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.
Scarlet