Skeledirge Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss

Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Skeledirge level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
13.34
201.5
1124.1s
11.48
2
13.29
200.6
1128.8s
11.44
3
12.92
195.0
1161.2s
11.15
4
12.55
189.4
1195.4s
10.78
5
12.42
187.5
1207.6s
10.69
6
12.11
182.9
1238.3s
10.44
7
11.79
178.0
1272.1s
10.12
8
11.53
174.0
1301.4s
9.91
9
11.40
172.1
1316.0s
9.81
10
11.23
169.5
1336.3s
9.68
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Skeledirge Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#380 of 1145 · F Tier

Ultra League
#20 of 844 · S Tier

Master League
#134 of 406 · B Tier

Great League (Mega Edition)
#427 of 1201 · F Tier

Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#20 of 905 · S Tier

Master League (Mega Edition)
#264 of 467 · F Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Skeledirge PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Skeledirge Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
2
Energy
4
Duration
1 turn
Archetype
Hex
Trainer Battles
Power
7
Energy
13
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Incinerate
Trainer Battles
Power
20
Energy
20
Duration
5 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
6
4
0.5s
12
8
13
1.0s
8
32
22
2.5s
12.8
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% |
Hex | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% |
Incinerate | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Skeledirge Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
110
Energy
-50
DPE
2.2
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-45
DPE
1.56
Archetype
Effect
20% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%
Gyms & Raids
Power
70
Energy
-33
Duration
4.0s
Damage window
3.3s – 3.6s
DPE
2.12
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-45
DPE
1.56
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-55
DPE
1.64
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-50
DPE
1.8
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-45
DPE
1.56
Archetype
Effect
100% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%
Compare charged moves
120
-50
3.5s
34.29
65
-33
3.0s
21.67
70
-33
4.0s
17.5
65
-50
2.0s
32.5
100
-50
3.0s
33.33
100
-50
3.5s
28.57
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blast Burn | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Crunch | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% |
Disarming Voice | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% |
Flamethrower | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Shadow Ball | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% |
Torch Song | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Skeledirge carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skeledirge's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Hex and Blast Burn make up Skeledirge's best raid moveset, dealing 13.3 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Skeledirge for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Skeledirge's best PvP moveset?
In Ultra League, the recommended moveset is Incinerate with Torch Song and Shadow Ball. Skeledirge's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Skeledirge learn in Pokémon GO?
Skeledirge can learn 3 fast moves and 6 charged moves. Blast Burn is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Skeledirge's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Skeledirge costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.







































