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No. 0911

Skeledirge

Singer Pokémon

Skeledirge
Official art
FireGhost
Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
326.5 kg 719.8 lbs
Base stat total
530 Higher than 82% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
Champions#139 Doubles ▼3 · #42 Singles =Usual set Leftovers · Modest · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2Full set →
Pokédex entryViolet
Skeledirge’s gentle singing soothes the souls of all that hear it. It burns its enemies to a crisp with flames of over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Base stats

HP104179–211318–412
Atk7585–139139–273
Def100108–167184–328
SpA110117–178202–350
SpD7585–139139–273
Spe6677–129123–254
Total530Higher than 82% of Pokémon
HP104Atk75Def100Spe66SpD75SpA110

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: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

FireGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Ghost)Ghost (because of Ghost)Ground (because of Fire)Rock (because of Fire)Water (because of Fire)

Resists

½×
Fairy (because of Fire)Fire (because of Fire)Grass (because of Fire)Ice (because of Fire)Poison (because of Ghost)Steel (because of Fire)
¼×
Bug (because of Fire and Ghost)

Immune to

0×
Fighting (because of Ghost)Normal (because of Ghost)
Takes normal damage from 4 types
FlyingElectricPsychicDragon

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 66); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+129Max118No SP86Min77Scarf193Tailwind258

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

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 129Skeledirge · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  21. 118Skeledirge · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 86Skeledirge · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 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

#139 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (28%) · (93.8%) · Modest (48.9%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2 (18.3%)

Moves Torch Song, Shadow Ball, Protect, Slack Off

Singles

#42 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (42.8%) · (98.5%) · Bold (71.3%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (27.8%)

Moves Torch Song, Slack Off, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Ball

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

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

3.69% of teams · rank #40 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Leftovers
Ability
Stat Alignment
Calm
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 SpD
  1. Torch Song
  2. Slack Off
  3. Will-O-Wisp
  4. Hex

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

Usage by rating

  • All players3.57%
  • Rated 1500+3.73%
  • Rated 1630+3.69%
  • Rated 1760+2.22%

Usage by month

Apr 20263.69%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.5%
  • 0.5%

EV spreads

  • Calm 32 HP / 32 SpD12.7%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD12%
  • Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD8.6%
  • Calm 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD7.9%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA7.9%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

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

Evolution

  1. #0909FuecocoFire
    1. Level 16
      #0910CrocalorFire
      1. Level 36
        #0911SkeledirgeFireGhost

Moves

Level up 18

EvoTorch Song100% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.FireSpec80100%10
1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
7Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30
10RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
12Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
15Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
17IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15
24Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
28RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
32Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
38Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
47HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
47Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
58Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
64OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 52

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM144Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.FireSpec80100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM153Blast BurnUser cannot move next turn.FireSpec15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 1

EggSingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15

Biology

Skeledirge is a crocodile-like Pokémon that evolves from Crocalor. The egg that it had as a Crocalor has now hatched into a small bird made of fire, which rests on its nose and morphs into a stand microphone when Skeledirge uses its signature move "Torch Song".

Design & origin

Skeledirge's appearance seems to draw influence from the holiday known as the Day of the Dead, and its name comes from the words "skeleton" and "dirge".

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

Pokédex entries

Singer Pokémon
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Red
—
Paldea#006

  1. Skeledirge’s gentle singing soothes the souls of all that hear it. It burns its enemies to a crisp with flames of over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Violet

  2. The fiery bird changes shape when Skeledirge sings. Rumor has it that the bird was born when the fireball on Skeledirge’s head gained a soul.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Skeledirge
Japanese
ラウドボーン
Japanese (romaji)
Laudbon
Korean
라우드본
Chinese (Traditional)
骨紋巨聲鱷
Chinese (Simplified)
骨纹巨声鳄
French
Flâmigator
German
Skelokrok
Spanish
Skeledirge
Italian
Skeledirge

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

3 SpA
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
265
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Crocalor: Level 36.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

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.