Skarmory
#203 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Armor Bird Pokémon
Skarmory
#203 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Armor Bird Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
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
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Skarmory
Armor Bird Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Unova #203 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 25 |
| Base Exp. | 163 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,400 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Black 2
Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.

Pokémon White 2
Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reversal Mountain Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48) | Walking in dark grass | 36 | 10% | - |
Reversal Mountain Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48) | Walking in dark grass | 38 | 5% | - |
Reversal Mountain Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 34 | 5% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reversal Mountain Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48) | Walking in dark grass | 36 | 10% | - |
Reversal Mountain Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48) | Walking in dark grass | 38 | 5% | - |
Reversal Mountain Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 34 | 5% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| Start | Peck | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| 6 | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy. |
| 9 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses. |
| 12 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| 17 | Fury Attack | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row. |
| 20 | Feint | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| 23 | Air Cutter | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 | The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 28 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| 31 | Metal Sound | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 34 | Steel Wing | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat. |
| 39 | Autotomize | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat. |
| 42 | Air Slash | ![]() | Special | 75 | 95 | 20 | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 45 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 50 | Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is scared off and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM58 | Sky Drop | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Pluck | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM02 | Fly | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Iron Head | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| Sky Attack | ![]() | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle. |
| Tailwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| Brave Bird | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Drill Peck | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Guard Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the target. |
| Pursuit | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. |
| Sky Attack | ![]() | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle. |
| Whirlwind | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends. |
Traits
Keen Eye
Ability Slot 1
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering accuracy.
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Sturdy
Ability Slot 2
It cannot be knocked out with one hit.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)
Physical attacks lower Defense and raise Speed.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.









































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