Skarmory

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Usage Percent
4%

Base Stats for Skarmory

HP
65
Atk
80
Def
140
SpA
40
SpD
70
Spe
70

Best Moves for Skarmory

Roost
flying
99.390%
Spikes
ground
84.626%
Body Press
fighting
70.935%
Iron Defense
steel
60.131%
Whirlwind
normal
34.010%
Brave Bird
flying
30.426%
Stealth Rock
rock
7.519%
Other
12.963%

Best Items for Skarmory

Rocky Helmet
74.126%
Heavy-Duty Boots
11.610%
Covert Cloak
11.093%
Other
3.172%

Best Abilities for Skarmory

Sturdy
99.377%
Weak Armor
0.548%
Keen Eye
0.075%

Best EV Spreads for Skarmory

Bold
252/
0/
160/
0/
0/
96
27.351%
Impish
248/
0/
164/
0/
0/
96
16.692%
Impish
248/
0/
88/
0/
0/
172
11.819%
Impish
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
7.304%
Impish
252/
0/
252/
0/
0/
4
6.108%
Impish
252/
0/
160/
0/
0/
96
4.875%
Impish
248/
44/
216/
0/
0/
0
2.729%
Impish
248/
0/
252/
0/
0/
8
2.688%
Impish
248/
0/
160/
0/
0/
100
2.399%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
2.067%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
0/
4
2.065%
Bold
248/
0/
88/
0/
0/
172
1.610%
Impish
248/
0/
252/
0/
8/
0
1.519%
Bold
80/
0/
252/
0/
0/
176
1.136%
Bold
252/
0/
248/
0/
0/
8
0.951%
Bold
152/
0/
252/
0/
0/
104
0.843%
Impish
252/
0/
232/
0/
0/
24
0.764%
Impish
244/
0/
168/
0/
0/
96
0.721%
Bold
248/
0/
252/
0/
0/
8
0.701%
Impish
240/
44/
216/
0/
0/
8
0.568%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Skarmory in Gen 9 OU?

The top moves for Skarmory in Gen 9 OU are Roost (99.390%), Spikes (84.626%), Body Press (70.935%), Iron Defense (60.131%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Skarmory?

Skarmory synergizes well with Pecharunt (50.694%), Gliscor (32.277%), Iron Treads (29.300%), Meowscarada (28.670%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Skarmory?

The most popular items for Skarmory are Rocky Helmet (74.126%), Heavy-Duty Boots (11.610%), Covert Cloak (11.093%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Skarmory?

The most common abilities for Skarmory are Sturdy (99.377%) and Weak Armor (0.548%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Skarmory?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Skarmory?

The most common EV spread for Skarmory is Bold with 252/0/160/0/0/96 (27.351% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Skarmory good in Gen 9 OU?

Skarmory is currently ranked in the Gen 9 OU metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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