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skarmory
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Skarmory

Armor Bird Pokémon

SteelFlying

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

Base Stats

HP 65
Attack 80
Defense 140
Sp. Atk 40
Sp. Def 70
Speed 70
Total 465

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Armor Bird Pokémon
Height 1.7 m
Weight 50.5 kg
Base Exp 163
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 25
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Rough Terrain
Egg Groups Flying

Sprites

skarmory Front Front
skarmory Back Back
skarmory Front Shiny Front Shiny
skarmory Back Shiny Back Shiny
skarmory Official Art Official Art
skarmory Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ubers Usage: 1.7%
Support
Moves
Toxic / Taunt / Brave Bird
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Sturdy
Nature
Impish
EVs
HP 252
Def 4
SpD 252
Custap Lead
Item
Custap Berry
Ability
Sturdy
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 252
Def 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Skarmory, one of the best physical walls since GSC, returns in BW to protect its team from Ubers' physical titans: Extreme Killer Arceus, Groudon, Rayquaza, and Excadrill. In fact, the steel bird is the best Swords Dance Arceus counter in general, specifically Extreme Killer Arceus, that exists. With base 140 Defense, reliable recovery in Roost, great defensive typing, and a wide arsenal of support moves such as Spikes, Stealth Rock, Whirlwind, Toxic, and Taunt, Skarmory makes for a great Pokemon to support your team. Skarmory's Sturdy ability allows it to tank and scout hits when at full health, which can prove helpful in some situations such as when facing Choice Scarf Kyogre or Palkia. Skarmory does have its downfalls, though; it is worn down quickly by common special attacks such as Surf and Focus Blast. Weaknesses to Fire- and Electric-type moves also make it prone to Fire Blast and Thunder, two moves that are very common in Ubers. Nevertheless, the armored bird's qualities are by far greater than its frailties, making it a great addition to any team, be it offensive or defensive one.

Most Used Moves

Spikes
98.8%
Whirlwind
90.9%
Roost
75.9%
Taunt
41.8%
Toxic
28.8%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
49.0%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc