Skeledirge
Singer Pokémon
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.
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Strategy Overview
Ghost
Skeledirge carves out a unique niche for itself on Ghost teams as a physical wall that applies immense pressure on bulkier teams with Torch Song and the combination of Will-O-Wisp + Hex; however, Ghost teams are generally offensively oriented, and Skeledirge is outclassed as a bulky Ghost-type by Gholdengo and Pecharunt. Both of these Ghost-types can spread status, and the former provides immediate wallbreaking power with Nasty Plot and a nearly unresisted STAB combination and the latter can punish physical attackers with Foul Play and provide a safe switch-in to teammates with Parting Shot. Ceruledge can provide the role of a Fire-type for the team, which, with its access to Swords Dance, can make for a powerful wallbreaker and setup sweeper.
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