Skarmory
Armor Bird Pokémon |
エアームド
Airmd |
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#227 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Keen Eye or Sturdy |
Weak Armor
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
2
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Skarmory (Japanese: エアームド Airmd) is a dual-type Steel/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Skarmory is a silver-gray, avian Pokémon with a long, metallic blue neck, legs, and tail. It has yellow eyes, a pointed beak with several pointed teeth, and a triangular crest on its head. There are red feathers under the sheaths that cover its sharp wings, and each feather can be moved independently. Its wings are actually hollow, allowing it to travel up to 185 mph (300 km/h). Its feet have three toes on them, two in front and one in back, and its tail has hooked ends.
Its steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles, but once a year the battered wings grow back completely. This process restores the cutting edges of its feathers, which are sharp enough to be used as blades and sharper than any man-made sword. Its skin and feathers are solid due to being raised in very harsh conditions. Its nests are usually found in thorn bushes, where continual scratching of a young individual's skin will eventually harden it into an iron-like state. However, water can cause Skarmory's hard body to rust easily, so it stays in its nest on rainy days. In ancient regions where these Pokémon are common, warriors would use the sharp feathers that fell off Skarmory as swords. It is a popular Pokémon that is used for heraldic designs, and in Galar, it has violent territorial clashes with Corviknight.
In the anime
Major appearances
In Hot Matches!, Miki used a Skarmory to battle Brock's Vulpix, which it defeated with Steel Wing. It then battled Ash's Cyndaquil, but the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket. After Team Rocket was sent blasting off, Skarmory and Cyndaquil resumed their battle the next day, during which Skarmory was defeated by Cyndaquil's Flamethrower.
In The Legend of Thunder!, Attila's Skarmory was his main battling Pokémon.
In All Torkoal, No Play!, a Skarmory bullied a wild Torkoal in the Valley of Steel.
In Grass Hysteria!, a Skarmory kidnapped May and dumped her in the Forbidden Forest.
In Who's Flying Now?, Winona would let people ride on her giant Skarmory during the Feather Festival.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Skarmory kidnapped Pikachu and Pichu. Team Go-Getters battled it to save the two Electric rodents. After the battle, the Skarmory claimed to have no memory of the event, although the reason for this is unknown.
In Pikachu's Summer Festival, a Skarmory kidnapped an Azumarill and later battled May's Combusken.
In Casting a Paul on Barry!, Barry used a Skarmory in his Lily of the Valley Conference match against Paul. It was able to use Spikes but was still easily defeated by Magmortar.
In Battles in the Sky!, a Sky Trainer used a Skarmory to battle Moria and her Talonflame, but it was eventually defeated by a super-effective Fire Blast.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air, Hoopa summoned a Skarmory and other Flying-type Pokémon to compose wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined Gust was too much for them and sent them blasting off.
In The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, the ninja army used six Skarmory in the attack on Ninja Village. In the next episode, they managed to pop Team Rocket's balloon, sending them blasting off.
In Dreams Are Made of These!, Jessie pulled a Skarmory from the Rocket Prize Master. It was used to battle Ash and Goh after the trio's attempts to catch Pikachu, Raboot, and Yamper failed. However, it was soon defeated.
Minor appearances
In Delibird's Dilemma, a Skarmory sent Meowth and Wobbuffet blasting off after being hit by a snowball thrown by Ash's Totodile.
In Camp Pikachu, a Skarmory stole Meowth and Wobbuffet's food.
A Skarmory appeared in Around the Whirlpool.
A Skarmory appeared in A Six Pack Attack!.
In That's Just Swellow, a Skarmory competed in the Crossgate PokéRinger.
A Skarmory appeared in PK13.
A Coordinator's Skarmory appeared in Deceit and Assist.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Skarmory were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past. Three of them attacked him and his Pidgeot just before.
In Spontaneous Combusken!, a Coordinator's Skarmory competed in the Chrysanthemum Contest.
In Going for Choke!, May's Squirtle defeated a Skarmory during the Battle Stage of the Mulberry Contest.
A Skarmory appeared in The Ole' Berate and Switch!, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt.
A Skarmory appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.
In Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!, multiple Skarmory were affected by Team Galactic's meddling on Iron Island.
In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, Taylor's Skarmory competed in the Squallville PokéRinger.
In Pillars of Friendship!, J's henchmen used multiple Skarmory to attack the Battle Pyramid. They were eventually defeated by Pikachu's Thunderbolt.
A Skarmory appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Skarmory appeared in a flashback in BWS02.
In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Skarmory competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Skarmory competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but was defeated by Pikachu.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP152 |
Skarmory |
Ash's Pokédex |
Skarmory, the Armor Bird Pokémon. Because Skarmory nests in briars and is constantly scratched by thorns, its wings become razor-sharp. |
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DP184 |
Skarmory |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Skarmory, the Armor Bird Pokémon. Skarmory's body is covered with a steel-like armor, and can fly at speeds of over one hundred miles per hour. |
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In the manga
Skarmory in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Gold helped Falkner catch a Skarmory in Sunkern Treasure by using his newly caught Sunkern to leap near it to let Exbo attack it with its Ember. Falkner then passed the Gym Leader test using it, becoming the new Gym Leader of Violet City.
Falkner's father, Walker, owns a Skarmory. In Scrappy Skarmory, he rode it to visit Chuck in Cianwood City. He was attacked by Suicune on the way, so he teamed up with Chuck in an attempt to capture it, but failed.
A Skarmory appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Winona was seen with a Skarmory in Bravo, Vibrava, which she used to battle Team Aqua.
Carr used a Skarmory to escape from Team Rocket's airship in Start the Countdown, Starmie.
In Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise, Skarmory was the first rental Pokémon used by Emerald in his Battle Factory team.
The Battle Factory rented a Skarmory, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
The Battle Factory rented another Skarmory, which was also stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!.
The Battle Tower rented a Skarmory, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
A Skarmory appeared in The Wild Full-Power Pose of Fire, under the ownership of Kahili.
Pokédex entries
Chapter |
Entry |
Pokémon Adventures |
PS138 |
Feathers from its wings are thin and hard. They can also be used as blades or knives.* |
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Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
Shu owns a Skarmory, as seen in GDZ62.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
Much like the games, Skarmory is Elita's Partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission.
In the TCG
- Main article: Skarmory (TCG)
In the TFG
One Skarmory figure has been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In the Pokémon Stadium 2, a Skarmory can be seen flying on the Flying Terrain. Other guest Pokémon found in the Flying Terrain include a Drifloon and a Hoppip drifting in the distance.
Trophy information
"An Armor Bird Pokémon with a steel-hard body and wings. It flies at speeds up to 186 miles per hour and slices enemies with sharp steel wings that grow dull over time. It grows new wings once a year, which regain their original sharpness. It's said that people used to use fallen wings for swords and knives. It can fly so quickly and freely because it has light, hollow bones."
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Skarmory appears as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Skarmory resides at the top of Mt. Steel where it does not like being disturbed. Skarmory holds a Diglett captive and attacks the player. After being defeated, it flies away and doesn't return. However, the player can have a Skarmory join their team after beating the game in the following dungeons: Western Cave 40F-49F; Wish Cave 18F-19F.
- Pokémon Ranger: Skarmory is Elita's partner Pokémon. The player also sees it at the Grassland Challenge.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Johto
#198 |
Gold |
Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky. |
Silver |
After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns. |
Crystal |
The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is said that people once used the feathers as swords. |
Stadium 2 |
Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#115 |
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Kanto
#— |
Ruby |
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. |
Sapphire |
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. |
Emerald |
A Pokémon that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from Skarmory to make swords and knives. |
FireRed |
After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns. |
LeafGreen |
Its sturdy wings look heavy, but its bones are hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#203 |
Diamond |
Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky. |
SoulSilver |
After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #203 |
Black |
Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph. |
White |
Black 2 |
Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #112 |
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Hoenn
#120 |
X |
After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns. |
Y |
Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph. |
Omega Ruby |
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. |
Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #208 |
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Alola
USUM: #270 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Sun |
Its feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords. |
Moon |
Its metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest. |
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! |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #153 |
Sword |
The pointed feathers of these Pokémon are sharper than swords. Skarmory and Corviknight fight viciously over territory. |
Shield |
People fashion swords from Skarmory's shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
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LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Route 227, Stark Mountain |
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Platinum |
Route 227, Stark Mountain |
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HeartGold |
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SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Victory Road, Friend Safari (Steel) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani, Vast Poni Canyon, Poké Pelago* |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani, Vast Poni Canyon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Challenge Road
Challenge Road (Wanderer)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 5, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Western Cave (40F-49F), Wish Cave (18F-19F) |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Factory: Sunny Seashore, Tower: All* |
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Rumble U |
Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Jungle Verde: Stage 144
Graucus Hall: Stage 496 |
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Rumble World |
Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas, Entrance Boss), Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range (Special) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Dragonite Sea, Castform Sea, Aegislash Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal |
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In events
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Fury Cutter Skarmory |
English |
United States |
5 |
August 30 to September 26, 2002 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Colosseum |
Sharp Beak (100%) |
FireRed |
LeafGreen |
Sharp Beak (5%) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Metal Coat (5%) |
Sun |
Moon |
Metal Coat (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Metal Coat (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
65
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125 - 172 |
240 - 334 |
Attack:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Defense:
140
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130 - 211 |
256 - 416 |
Sp. Atk:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Sp. Def:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Speed:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Total:
465
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 1×.
- If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 2×.
- In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Dark-type moves was ½×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves was ½×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Peck |
Flying |
Physical |
35 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
4 |
Sand Attack |
Ground |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
8 |
Fury Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
85% |
20 |
12 |
Metal Claw |
Steel |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
35 |
16 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
20 |
Wing Attack |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
35 |
24 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
28 |
Steel Wing |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
90% |
25 |
32 |
Autotomize |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
36 |
Drill Peck |
Flying |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
40 |
Metal Sound |
Steel |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
44 |
Spikes |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
48 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
52 |
Brave Bird |
Flying |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skarmory
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skarmory
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM06 |
Fly |
Flying |
Physical |
90 |
95% |
15 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM30 |
Steel Wing |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
90% |
25 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM32 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM49 |
Sand Tomb |
Ground |
Physical |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM61 |
Guard Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM95 |
Air Slash |
Flying |
Special |
75 |
95% |
15 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR23 |
Spikes |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR60 |
X-Scissor |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR66 |
Brave Bird |
Flying |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
Steel |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR74 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR76 |
Stealth Rock |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR99 |
Body Press |
Fighting |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skarmory
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skarmory
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Air Cutter |
Flying |
Special |
60 |
95% |
25 |
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Curse* |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Feint |
Normal |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
10 |
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Night Slash* |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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Roost |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Sky Attack |
Flying |
Physical |
140 |
90% |
5 |
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Whirlwind |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Skarmory in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Skarmory in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skarmory
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skarmory
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Dual Wingbeat |
Flying |
Physical |
40 |
90% |
10 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Steel Beam |
Steel |
Special |
140 |
95% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skarmory
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skarmory
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Defog |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
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Fury Cutter |
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95% |
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Hidden Power × |
Normal |
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100% |
15 |
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Mimic |
Normal |
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Mud-Slap |
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Natural Gift × |
Normal |
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100% |
15 |
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Ominous Wind × |
Ghost |
Special |
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100% |
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Pluck |
Flying |
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100% |
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VI |
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Pursuit × |
Dark |
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100% |
20 |
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IV |
V |
VI |
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Return × |
Normal |
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100% |
20 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Roar |
Normal |
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20 |
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IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Sky Drop × |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
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85% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Tailwind |
Flying |
Status |
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—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Torment |
Dark |
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100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
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90% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Twister |
Dragon |
Special |
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100% |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skarmory
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skarmory
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
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Quick Attack |
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Side game data
In Pokémon GO, Skarmory can be obtained by completing 2/5 of the Special Research, A Drive to Investigate.
Evolution
Sprites
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For other sprites and images, please see
Skarmory images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Skarmory has the highest base Defense stat of all Flying-type Pokémon.
- Skarmory's number in the Johto Pokédex and New Unova Pokédex are the same: 203.
Origin
Skarmory has much in common with the Andean condor and cranes, birds that are held in high esteem in Japan. It is also similar to many fake historical, metallic birds such as the Stymphalian birds, the Gagana, and the Alicanto. In addition, its design resembles a wyvern.
Its concept could also be a pun on 鶴 tsuru (crane), referencing a paper crane, and 剣 tsurugi (sword). Its wings also resemble a Japanese paper hand fan.
Name origin
Skarmory is a combination of sky and armory or armor. It may also include scar, given how its sharp body could easily wound its prey and even leave them with scars; scar may also refer to Skarmory's own skin, being cut repeatedly in brambles when it is young and building up the harder, callused or scar-like tissue which makes up its steely hide as an adult.
Airmd may be based on air or a pun on armed or armored.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
エアームド Airmd |
From air, armed, and armored |
French |
Airmure |
From air and armure |
Spanish |
Skarmory |
Same as English name |
German |
Panzaeron |
From Panzer, aero and iron |
Italian |
Skarmory |
Same as English name |
Korean |
무장조 Mujangjo |
Combination of 무장 mujang and 조(鳥) jo |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
盔甲鳥 / 盔甲鸟 Kuījiǎniǎo |
Literally "Armored bird" |
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Hindi |
स्कारमोरी Skarmory |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Скармори Skarmori |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
แอร์มุโด Aemudo |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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