Skitty (#0300) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk4545–10685–207

Def4545–10685–207

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD3536–9567–185

Spe5049–11294–218

Total260Higher than 6% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

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

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Skitty outspeeds 11 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

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Cute Charm
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Normalize
Makes the Pokémon's moves all act Normal-type.
Wonder SkinHidden ability
Lowers incoming non-damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0300SkittyNormal
1. Use Moon Stone#0301DelcattyNormal

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

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

4TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

7SingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15

10AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

13Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

16Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

19CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

22PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

25CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

31FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

34CovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

37Heal BellCures the entire party of major status effects.NormalStatus——5

40Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

43Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30

46Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM / HM / TR 32

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TM63Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

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

TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

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

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMDream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%15

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

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

TMSubstituteTransfers 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

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

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

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

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

TMSafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

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

TMPsych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

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

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

TMCalm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMPaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TMGrass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TMCharge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

Egg moves 12

EggBaton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

EggCosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggFake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

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

EggLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

EggSimple BeamChanges the target’s ability to Simple.NormalStatus—100%15

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

EggUproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

EggWishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Kitten Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#061Updated Unova#078Central Kalos#078New Hoenn#063

It shows its cute side by chasing its own tail until it gets dizzy.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y
It’s adorable when it chases its own tail. It’s difficult to earn its trust.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It can’t stop itself from chasing moving things, and it runs in a circle, chasing its own tail.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X
It is said to be difficult to earn its trust. However, it is extremely popular for its cute looks and behavior.
FireRed · LeafGreen
A SKITTY’s adorably cute behavior makes it highly popular. In battle, it makes its tail puff out. It threatens foes with a sharp growl.
Emerald
SKITTY is known to chase around playfully after its own tail. In the wild, this Pokémon lives in holes in the trees of forests. It is very popular as a pet because of its adorable looks.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby