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Skarmory

Skarmory

Armor #153 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Armor Bird Pokémon

Skarmory

Armor #153 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Armor Bird Pokémon

Stats

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

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.

Mantyke

Miltank

Skarmory normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Skarmory sprite

Shiny

Skarmory

Armor Bird Pokémon

Armor #153
SteelFlying

Height

1.7 m (5'07")

Weight

50.5 kg (111.3 lbs)

Abilities

Keen EyeSturdyWeak Armor(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Skarmory takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Electric

Resists

Poison

Ground

Grass

0.25×

Bug

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Psychic

0.5×

Dragon

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Isle of Armor #153
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
25
Base Exp.
163

Eggs

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

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

The pointed feathers of these Pokémon are sharper than swords. Skarmory and Corviknight fight viciously over territory.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

People fashion swords from Skarmory’s shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs.

Evolution

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

Skarmory

Armor #153

No evolutions

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

4Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

8Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

12Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

16AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

20Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

24SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

28Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

32AutotomizeSteelStatus--15

The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.

36Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

A corkscrewing attack that strikes the target with a sharp beak acting as a drill.

40Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

44SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

48Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

52Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM06FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM30Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM49Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM61Guard SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM95Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR23SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR58Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TR66Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

TR70Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR99Body PressFightingPhysical8010010

The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Steel BeamSteelSpecial140955

The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Air CutterFlyingSpecial609525

The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

FeintNormalPhysical3010010

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 1

Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon’s accuracy.

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 2

It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.

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 to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

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