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Skarmory

#270 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Armor Bird Pokémon

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!

Pokédexes

Updated Poni #85Updated Ula’ula #91Updated Alola #270

Egg Group

Flying

Steps to Hatch

6,400

Effort Values Yielded

2 Def

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

25

Base Experience

163
Skarmory

Skarmory

#270

No evolutions

Ultra Moon

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 10

Alola Route 10 Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave26-2910%

-

Route 10

Alola Route 10 Area

Bubbling Spots26-2920%

-

Route 17

Alola Route 17 Northeast

Walking in tall grass or a cave33-3615%

-

Mount Hokulani

Mount Hokulani West

Walking in tall grass or a cave27-3010%

-

Vast Poni Canyon

Vast Poni Canyon Outside

Walking in tall grass or a cave43-4610%

-

Ultra Sun

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 10

Alola Route 10 Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave26-2910%

-

Route 10

Alola Route 10 Area

Bubbling Spots26-2920%

-

Route 17

Alola Route 17 Northeast

Walking in tall grass or a cave33-3615%

-

Mount Hokulani

Mount Hokulani West

Walking in tall grass or a cave27-3010%

-

Vast Poni Canyon

Vast Poni Canyon Outside

Walking in tall grass or a cave43-4610%

-

Mantyke

Houndour

Skarmory normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Skarmory sprite

Shiny

Skarmory

Armor Bird Pokémon

#270
SteelFlying

Height

1.7 m

Weight

50.5 kg

Base XP

163

Abilities

Keen EyeSturdyWeak Armor

HP

65

Attack

80

Defense

140

Sp. Atk

40

Sp. Def

70

Speed

70

Total

465

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireElectric

Resistances

Takes 0× from

PoisonGround

Takes 0.25× from

GrassBug

Takes 0.5× from

NormalFlyingPsychicGhostDragonDarkSteel
Metal CoatMetal Coat
Ultra Moon: 5%
Ultra Sun: 5%
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.

6Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

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

9Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

12Air CutterFlyingSpecial609525

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

17Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

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

20FeintNormalPhysical3010010

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

23SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

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

28SpikesGroundStatus--20

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

31AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

34Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

39SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

42Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

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

45Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

50AutotomizeSteelStatus--15

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

53Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

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

Class
Description
AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

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

Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

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

CurseGhostStatus--10

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

Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill.

EndureNormalStatus--10

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

Guard SwapPsychicStatus--10

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

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

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.

Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus--20

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

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

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM58Sky DropFlyingPhysical6010010

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM76FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

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

TM97Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

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

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Class
Description
DefogFlyingStatus--15

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

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

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

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

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

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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Skarmory

Skarmory

#270 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Armor Bird Pokémon

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!

Pokédexes

Updated Poni #85Updated Ula’ula #91Updated Alola #270

Egg Group

Flying

Steps to Hatch

6,400

Effort Values Yielded

2 Def

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

25

Base Experience

163
Skarmory

Skarmory

#270

No evolutions

Ultra Moon

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 10

Alola Route 10 Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave26-2910%

-

Route 10

Alola Route 10 Area

Bubbling Spots26-2920%

-

Route 17

Alola Route 17 Northeast

Walking in tall grass or a cave33-3615%

-

Mount Hokulani

Mount Hokulani West

Walking in tall grass or a cave27-3010%

-

Vast Poni Canyon

Vast Poni Canyon Outside

Walking in tall grass or a cave43-4610%

-

Ultra Sun

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 10

Alola Route 10 Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave26-2910%

-

Route 10

Alola Route 10 Area

Bubbling Spots26-2920%

-

Route 17

Alola Route 17 Northeast

Walking in tall grass or a cave33-3615%

-

Mount Hokulani

Mount Hokulani West

Walking in tall grass or a cave27-3010%

-

Vast Poni Canyon

Vast Poni Canyon Outside

Walking in tall grass or a cave43-4610%

-

Mantyke

Houndour

Skarmory normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Skarmory sprite

Shiny

Skarmory

Armor Bird Pokémon

#270
SteelFlying

Height

1.7 m

Weight

50.5 kg

Base XP

163

Abilities

Keen EyeSturdyWeak Armor

HP

65

Attack

80

Defense

140

Sp. Atk

40

Sp. Def

70

Speed

70

Total

465

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireElectric

Resistances

Takes 0× from

PoisonGround

Takes 0.25× from

GrassBug

Takes 0.5× from

NormalFlyingPsychicGhostDragonDarkSteel
Metal CoatMetal Coat
Ultra Moon: 5%
Ultra Sun: 5%
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.

6Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

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

9Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

12Air CutterFlyingSpecial609525

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

17Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

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

20FeintNormalPhysical3010010

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

23SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

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

28SpikesGroundStatus--20

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

31AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

34Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

39SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

42Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

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

45Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

50AutotomizeSteelStatus--15

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

53Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

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

Class
Description
AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

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

Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

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

CurseGhostStatus--10

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

Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill.

EndureNormalStatus--10

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

Guard SwapPsychicStatus--10

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

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

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.

Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus--20

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

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

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM58Sky DropFlyingPhysical6010010

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM76FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

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

TM97Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

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

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Class
Description
DefogFlyingStatus--15

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

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

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

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

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

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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