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Skarmory in Pokémon Crystal

#198 in the Crystal Pokédex • Armor Bird Pokémon

Skarmory in the National Pokédex
Skarmory sprite

Normal

Shiny Skarmory sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Crystal

The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is said that people once used the feathers as swords.

Pokémon details

Types

SteelFlying

Category

Armor Bird Pokémon

Height

1.7 m (5'07")

Weight

50.5 kg (111.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0227

Skarmory in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

65

240

333

Attack

80

165

258

Defense

140

285

378

Sp. Atk

40

85

178

Sp. Def

70

145

238

Speed

70

145

238

Total

465

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.

Type-only matchups for Skarmory, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Stat Experience is gained in five stats. Special is shared by Special Attack and Special Defense; each stat can reach 65,535.
Pokédexes
Original Johto #198
Stat Experience
65 HP, 80 Atk, 140 Def, 70 Spe, 40 Special
Catch rate
25
Base Exp.
168

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
25 cycles (6,400 nominal steps)

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Skarmory

Skarmory

#198

No evolutions

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Crystal
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 45

Road 45

Walking in tall grass or a cave274%

During the day

Route 45

Road 45

Walking in tall grass or a cave274%

In the morning

Route 45

Road 45

Walking in tall grass or a cave271%

During the day

Route 45

Road 45

Walking in tall grass or a cave271%

In the morning

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartLeer

Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.

Normal-10030
StartPeck

Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.

Flying3510035
13Sand Attack

Reduces accuracy by throwing sand.

Ground-10015
19Swift

An attack that never misses.

Normal60-20
25Agility

Sharply increases the user's SPEED.

Psychic--30
37Fury Attack

Jabs the target 2-5 times.

Normal158520
49Steel Wing

Stiff wings strike the foe.

Steel709025

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
Class
TM03Curse

Works differently for ghost-types.

???--10
TM06Toxic

A poison move with increasing damage.

Poison-8510
TM10Hidden Power

The power varies with the Pokémon.

Type varies by DVs

31–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.

Fire--5
TM13Snore

An attack useable only while asleep.

Normal4010015
TM17Protect

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

Normal--10
TM20Endure

Always leaves at least 1HP.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

An attack that is based on loyalty.

Normal-10020
TM31Mud-Slap

Reduces the foe's accuracy.

Ground2010010
TM32Double Team

Heightens evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM34Swagger

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

Normal-9015
TM35Sleep Talk

Randomly attacks while asleep.

Normal--10
TM37Sandstorm

Inflicts damage every turn.

Rock--10
TM39Swift

An attack that never misses.

Normal60-20
TM43Detect

Evades attack that turn. It may fail.

Fighting--5
TM44Rest

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

An attack that may steal a held item.

Dark4010010
TM47Steel Wing

Stiff wings strike the foe.

Steel709025
HM01Cut

Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

Normal509530
HM02Fly

1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

Flying709515

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Drill Peck

A strong, spinning-peck attack.

Flying8010020
Pursuit

Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.

Dark4010020
Sky Attack

1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack

Flying140905
Whirlwind

Blows away the foe & ends battle.

Normal-10020

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