Skarmory in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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

Skarmory in the National Pokédex

Normal

Shiny

Mantine Houndour

Pokédex entries

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!

Pokémon details

Types

Skarmory in Other Games

National Dex page

Gold & Silver Crystal Ruby & Sapphire FireRed & LeafGreen Emerald Diamond & Pearl Platinum HeartGold & SoulSilver Black & White Black 2 & White 2 X & Y Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Pokémon GO Sun & Moon Sword & Shield Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Scarlet & Violet Legends: Z-A

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

Min

Max

240

334

Attack

148

284

Defense

140

256

416

Sp. Atk

196

Sp. Def

130

262

Speed

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.

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

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

0×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #270Ula'ula #91Poni #85
EV yield	2 Def
Catch rate	25
Base Exp.	163

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Flying
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	25

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Skarmory

#270

No evolutions

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ultra Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26-29	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	33-36	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Top	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42-45	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 10	Shaking plants	26-29	20%	-
Mount Hokulani	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27-30	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Under Tree	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43-46	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26-29	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	33-36	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Mount Hokulani	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27-30	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Top	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42-45	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Under Tree	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43-46	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Under Tree	SOS ally encounter	43-46	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 17	SOS ally encounter	33-36	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 10	SOS ally encounter	26-29	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 10	SOS ally encounter	26-29	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Mount Hokulani	SOS ally encounter	27-30	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Under Tree	SOS ally encounter	43-46	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Top	SOS ally encounter	42-45	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Top	SOS ally encounter	42-45	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 17	SOS ally encounter	33-36	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Mount Hokulani	SOS ally encounter	27-30	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Ultra Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	33-36	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Mount Hokulani	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27-30	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Mount Hokulani	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27-30	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26-29	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 10	Shaking plants	26-29	20%	-
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Under Tree	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43-46	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Top	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42-45	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26-29	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	33-36	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Under Tree	Walking in tall grass or a cave	43-46	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Top	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42-45	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 10	SOS ally encounter	26-29	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Top	SOS ally encounter	42-45	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Under Tree	SOS ally encounter	43-46	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 17	SOS ally encounter	33-36	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Mount Hokulani	SOS ally encounter	27-30	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 17	SOS ally encounter	33-36	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 10	SOS ally encounter	26-29	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Under Tree	SOS ally encounter	43-46	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Mount Hokulani	SOS ally encounter	27-30	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Vast Poni Canyon Vast Poni Canyon — Top	SOS ally encounter	42-45	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of skarmory; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Metal Coat

Ultra Moon

Ultra Sun

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.


Start	Leer The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.	-	100	30
Start	Peck The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.	35	100	35
6	Sand Attack Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.	-	100	15
9	Metal Claw The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.	50	95	35
12	Air Cutter The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.	60	95	25
17	Fury Attack The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.	15	85	20
20	Feint This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.	30	100	10
23	Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.	60	-	20
28	Spikes The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.	-	-	20
31	Agility The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.	-	-	30
34	Steel Wing The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.	70	90	25
39	Slash The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.	70	100	20
42	Metal Sound A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.	-	85	40
45	Air Slash The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.	75	95	15
50	Autotomize The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.	-	-	15
53	Night Slash The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.	70	100	15

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.


TM05	Roar The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.	-	-	20
TM06	Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	-	90	10
TM10	Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.	60	100	15
TM11	Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.	-	-	5
TM12	Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.	-	100	20
TM17	Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM19	Roost The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.	-	-	10
TM21	Frustration This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	-	100	20
TM27	Return This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	-	100	20
TM32	Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	-	-	15
TM37	Sandstorm 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.	-	-	10
TM39	Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.	60	95	15
TM40	Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.	60	-	20
TM41	Torment The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.	-	100	15
TM42	Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	70	100	20
TM44	Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.	-	-	10
TM45	Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	-	100	15
TM46	Thief The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.	60	100	25
TM48	Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.	60	100	15
TM51	Steel Wing The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.	70	90	25
TM58	Sky Drop The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.	60	100	10
TM66	Payback The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.	50	100	10
TM75	Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.	-	-	20
TM76	Fly The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.	90	95	15
TM80	Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.	75	90	10
TM81	X-Scissor The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.	80	100	15
TM87	Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.	-	85	15
TM88	Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	-	-	10
TM90	Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.	-	-	10
TM91	Flash Cannon The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	80	100	10
TM97	Dark Pulse The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.	80	100	15
TM100	Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.	-	-	20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.


Defog A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.	-	-	15
Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.	55	95	15
Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.	-	-	15
Iron Head The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.	80	100	15
Sky Attack A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.	140	90	5
Snore This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.	50	100	15
Stealth Rock The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.	-	-	20
Tailwind The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.	-	-	15

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.


Assurance If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.	60	100	10
Brave Bird The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.	120	100	15
Curse A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.	-	-	10
Drill Peck A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill.	80	100	20
Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
Guard Swap The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.	-	-	10
Pursuit The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.	40	100	20
Sky Attack A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.	140	90	5
Stealth Rock The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.	-	-	20
Whirlwind The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.	-	-	20

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.

				Acquisition source
Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Counter A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Cut The target is cut with a scythe or claw.	50	95	30	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Cut The target is cut with a scythe or claw.	50	95	30	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Detect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Flash The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Fury Cutter The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.	40	95	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.	20	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.	20	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Ominous Wind The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.	60	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Pluck The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	60	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Secret Power The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Twister The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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 opponents from lowering accuracy and ignores their evasion stages.

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.

Physical hits lower Defense by one stage and raise Speed by two stages.

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