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Skarmory

Armor Bird Pokémon

Skarmory official artwork
Official art

Skarmory is a Steel/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fire and Electric, with a base stat total of 465. In Pokémon Champions it’s #125 on the Doubles ladder and #73 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.7 m 5′07″
Weight
50.5 kg 111.3 lbs
Base stat total
465 Higher than 54% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen II Gold & Silver
Abilities
Champions#125 Doubles ▼1 · #73 Singles ▼3Usual set Skarmorite · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
People fashion swords from Skarmory’s shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs.
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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk8090–145148–284
Def140144–211256–416
SpA4054–10176–196
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe7081–134130–262
Total465Higher than 54% of Pokémon
HP65Atk80Def140Spe70SpD70SpA40

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

SteelFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Electric (because of Flying)Fire (because of Steel)

Resists

½×
Dragon (because of Steel)Fairy (because of Steel)Flying (because of Steel)Normal (because of Steel)Psychic (because of Steel)Steel (because of Steel)
¼×
Bug (because of Steel and Flying)Grass (because of Steel and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)Poison (because of Steel)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
FightingRockGhostWaterIceDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Skarmory outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Skarmory against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134Skarmory · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122Skarmory · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Skarmory · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#125 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Skarmorite (84.6%) · (64.1%) · Adamant (50.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (24.6%)

MovesIron HeadBrave BirdProtectTailwind

Singles

#73 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Rocky Helmet (45.2%) · (88.0%) · Impish (46.2%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (20.5%)

MovesStealth RockRoostWhirlwindTaunt

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Skarmory, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222<0.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619<0.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686<0.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Skarmory: 0.2% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

0.6% of teams · rank #102 · Singles · about 323 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Impish
Stat Points
32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def
  1. Roost
  2. Spikes
  3. Brave Bird
  4. Whirlwind

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games1.1%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.1%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.6%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%

Abilities

  • 96.8%
  • 2.6%
  • 0.7%

Stat Points

  • Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def19.3%
  • Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe17.4%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD16.5%
  • Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD13.2%

These 4 cover 66.4% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

Evolution

Skarmory doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
4Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
8Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
12Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
16AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
20Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
24SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
28Steel Wing10% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1.SteelPhys7090%25
32PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
36Drill PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20
40Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
44SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
48Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
52Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM170Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpec14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 7

EggAir CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
EggNight SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
EggRoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
EggSky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit.FlyingPhys14090%5
EggWhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

Biology

Skarmory is a bird-like Pokémon whose body consists of steel. Its body is primarily a silver color with red highlights under its wings. Skarmory's feathers are razor-sharp, being used by both warriors and high-end chefs as swords and knives respectively. In flight, Skarmory is capable of reaching incredibly high speeds.

Design & origin

Skarmory's name is a combination of "sky" and "armory".

Forms

Mega Skarmory

SteelFlying
BST 565

HoldsSkarmorite

Mega Skarmory becomes gold and gains a more "fierce demeanor".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Armor Bird Pokémon
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Gray
Rough Terrain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Johto#198Original Hoenn#115Updated Johto#203Updated Unova#203Mountain Kalos#112New Hoenn#120Original Alola#208Original Ula’ula#080Original Poni#072Updated Alola#270Updated Ula’ula#091Updated Poni#085Isle of Armor#153Blueberry#113Lumiose#216
  1. People fashion swords from Skarmory’s shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs.

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

    Sword
  3. Its body is draped in steel armor. It looks heavy, but it can fly at speeds of up to 185 miles an hour!

    Ultra Moon
  4. The wing feathers it sheds can be processed and made into knives whose sharpness is recognized by the finest chefs.

    Ultra Sun
  5. Its metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest.

    Moon
  6. Its feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords.

    Sun
  7. Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.

    Black 2 · White 2
  8. Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y
  9. Its sturdy wings look heavy, but its bones are hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.

    LeafGreen
  10. A Pokémon that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from SKARMORY to make swords and knives.

    Emerald
  11. SKARMORY’s steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings grow back completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  12. SKARMORY is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This Pokémon flies at close to 190 mph. It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges.

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

    Crystal
  14. After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
  15. Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.

    Gold · HeartGold

Names around the world

English
Skarmory
Japanese
エアームド
Japanese (romaji)
Airmd
Korean
무장조
Chinese (Traditional)
盔甲鳥
Chinese (Simplified)
盔甲鸟
French
Airmure
German
Panzaeron
Spanish
Skarmory
Italian
Skarmory

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

2 Def
25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
163
Slow

Breeding

Flying
♂ 50%♀ 50%
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Ultra Moon 4 areas
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
  • Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Ultra Sun 4 areas
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
  • Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Moon 5 areas
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
  • Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Sun 5 areas
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
  • Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 113Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Road 113Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Victory Road (unknown area 327)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Sky · Lv 57–59
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Victory Road (unknown area 327)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Sky · Lv 57–59
White 2 1 area
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–38
Black 2 1 area
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–38
Colosseum 2 areas
  • Realgam TowerSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 47
  • Snagem Hideout 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 47
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Platinum 2 areas
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
Pearl 2 areas
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56
  • Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56
FireRed 1 area
  • Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Emerald 1 area
  • Road 113Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 113Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Ruby 1 area
  • Road 113Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Crystal 1 area
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Silver 1 area
  • Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.