Skarmory
Skarmory is a Steel/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0227 |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel Flying |
| Species | Armor Bird Pokémon |
| Height | 1.7 m (5′07″) |
| Weight | 50.5 kg (111.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Keen Eye 2. Sturdy Weak Armor (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0198 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0115 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0203 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0203 (Black 2/White 2) 0112 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0120 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0208 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0270 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0216 (Legends: Z-A) 0153 (The Isle of Armor) 0113 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 163 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Defense | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 465 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0227 |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel Flying |
| Species | — |
| Height | — |
| Weight | — |
| Abilities | — |
| Local № | 0198 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0115 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0203 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0203 (Black 2/White 2) 0112 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0120 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0208 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0270 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0216 (Legends: Z-A) 0153 (The Isle of Armor) 0113 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | — |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | — |
| Base Friendship | — |
| Base Exp. | — |
| Growth Rate | — |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | — |
|---|---|
| Gender | — |
| Egg cycles | — |
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
| Defense | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Speed | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Total | 565 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Skarmory does not evolve.
Skarmory changes
- In Generations 2-4, Skarmory has a base experience yield of 168.
- In Generations 2-7, Skarmory has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky. |
|---|---|
| Silver | After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns. |
| Crystal | The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is said that people once used the feathers as swords. |
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | 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. |
| FireRed | After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns. |
| LeafGreen | Its sturdy wings look heavy, but its bones are hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky. |
| Emerald | A POKéMON that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from SKARMORY to make swords and knives. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph. |
| HeartGold | Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky. |
| SoulSilver | After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns. |
| Black White |
Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph. |
| X | After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns. |
| Y | Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sun | Its feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords. |
| Moon | Its metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest. |
| Ultra Sun | The wing feathers it sheds can be processed and made into knives whose sharpness is recognized by the finest chefs. |
| Ultra Moon | Its body is draped in steel armor. It looks heavy, but it can fly at speeds of up to 185 miles an hour! |
| Sword | The pointed feathers of these Pokémon are sharper than swords. Skarmory and Corviknight fight viciously over territory. |
| Shield | People fashion swords from Skarmory’s shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Skarmory is clad entirely in ironhard armor. It flies at speeds over 180 mph. |
Moves learned by Skarmory
Moves learnt by level up
Skarmory learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 12 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 16 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 20 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 34 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 38 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 42 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 46 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 50 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 56 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Skarmory does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Skarmory can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Skarmory is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 37 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 43 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 58 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 79 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 84 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 91 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 94 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Skarmory learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 4 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 8 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 12 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 16 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 32 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 36 | Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 44 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 48 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 52 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Skarmory learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Skarmory gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 | |
| Whirlwind | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Skarmory is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Skarmory sprites
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Where to find Skarmory
| Gold | Trade/migrate from another game |
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| Silver Crystal |
Route 45 |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Route 113 |
| FireRed | Sevault Canyon |
| LeafGreen | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Route 113 |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 227, Stark Mountain |
| HeartGold | Trade/migrate from another game |
| SoulSilver | Route 45 |
| Black White |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Reversal Mountain |
| X Y |
Victory Road |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 113 |
| Sun Moon |
Route 10, 17, Mount Hokulani, Vast Poni Canyon, Poké Pelago |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 10, 17, Mount Hokulani, Vast Poni Canyon |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Challenge Road |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 227, Stark Mountain |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Skarmory questions
- What is a good moveset for Skarmory?
- Are mixed sweepers really necessary?
- Skarmory VS. Gliscor, which is the dominant physical tank/wall for use in sand?
- Is corviknight better than Skarmory now?
- skarmory or scizor
- Magnezone or Skarmory?
- Why does Mantine suck?
- Wanted: A Pokemon that can OHKO and THKO some OU Steel types without Fire STAB?
- Why do Skarmories sometimes hold salac berries?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Skarmory |
|---|---|
| Japanese | エアームド (Airmd) |
| German | Panzaeron |
| French | Airmure |
| Italian | Skarmory |
| Spanish | Skarmory |
| Korean | 무장조 (mujangjo) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 盔甲鸟 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 盔甲鳥 |
| English |
Armor Bird Pokémon Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | よろいどりポケモン |
| German | Flugstahl-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Armoiseau |
| Italian | Pokémon Armuccello |
| Spanish | Pokémon Coraza Ave |
| Korean | 갑옷새포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 钢甲鸟宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鋼甲鳥寶可夢 |
Name origin
- sky
- the air, where birds fly
- armory
- storage unit for weapons
