Skarmory
#227 (Johto)
Best moveset for Skarmory
The best moves for Skarmory are Steel Wing and Brave Bird when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Steel Wing | 16.5 dps |
| Brave Bird | 78 dps |
Defense
| Air Slash | 14 dps |
| Sky Attack | 48 dps |
Pokémon type
Steel
Flying
Evolution
Skarmory currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Skarmory Raid Guide
Skarmory has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Skarmory, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Skarmory is a Steel & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fire and Electric moves. Skarmory's strongest moveset is Steel Wing & Brave Bird and it has a Max CP of 2,108.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 148 | |
| Defense | 226 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
903 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,204 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,807 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,108 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,506 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,958 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 50.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Skarmory
The best moves for Skarmory are Steel Wing and Brave Bird when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Steel Wing | 16.5 dps |
| Brave Bird | 78 dps |
Defense
| Air Slash | 14 dps |
| Sky Attack | 48 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | 11 | 7.5 | 16.5 |
| Air Slash | 14 | 8.3 | 14 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | 100 | -37 | 44.4 |
| Brave Bird | 130 | -50 | 78 |
| Sky Attack | 80 | -25 | 48 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Skarmory?
Skarmory is a Steel/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fire and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Skarmory are:
- Reshiram,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Zacian (Crowned Sword),
- Thundurus (Therian).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 96% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 95% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 94% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Fire Fang | Wild Charge | 93% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Skarmory
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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