Skarmory

Official artwork of SkarmorySteel Flying Shiny Pokémon icon

Skarmory is a Steel and Flying-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 2383 in Pokémon GO. Skarmory's best moveset is Steel Wing and Brave Bird. It is weather boosted by Snow and Windy weather, and it was originally found in the Johto region. Shiny Skarmory is available in Pokémon GO.

Skarmory is weak to Electric and Fire-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ground, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Bug, Grass, and Poison-type moves.

Stats

Max CP2383 CP
Attack148 ATK
Defense226 DEF
Stamina163 STA
Weather Boost
  • snowSnow
  • windyWindy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedSkarmory can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance5 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#227
Height1.7 m
Weight50.5 kg
RegionJohto Generation 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
75 Candy
75000 Candy

Skarmory type chart

Takes increased damage
ElectricElectric160.0%
FireFire160.0%
Takes decreased damage
BugBug39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Skarmory's best moves and movesets

Moves

Skarmory's best moveset is Steel Wing and Brave Bird, with 10.97 DPS (damage per second) and 326.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow and Windy weather.

Best Skarmory moves
DPS10.97
TDO326.47
Score21.8
Weather Boost
  • snow
  • windy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Skarmory with its best moveset, we recommend to use Steel Wing/Sky Attack. You will lose around 0.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Skarmory's strongest moveset (Steel Wing/Brave Bird).

Skarmory moves comparison

The following chart shows Skarmory's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Skarmory's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelSteel Wing FlyingBrave Bird 10.97326.521.8
      2.SteelSteel Wing FlyingSky Attack 10.96326.321.8
      3.FlyingAir Slash FlyingSky Attack 10.15302.120.1
      4.FlyingAir Slash FlyingBrave Bird 9.96296.519.7
      5.SteelSteel Wing SteelFlash Cannon 9.56284.518.5
      6.FlyingAir Slash SteelFlash Cannon 8.51253.315.3

      Fast Attacks

      • SteelSteel Wing11Damage6Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Steel Wing
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.8s
        Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy7

        Effects
        Steel Wing has no special effects.
        See Steel Wing details page ↗
      • FlyingAir Slash14Damage10Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Air Slash
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage14
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.2s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy9

        Effects
        Air Slash has no special effects.
        See Air Slash details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • SteelFlash Cannon100Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration2.7s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy70

        Effects
        Flash Cannon has no special effects.
        See Flash Cannon details page ↗
      • FlyingBrave Bird130Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Brave Bird
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage130
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Brave Bird has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease User's Defense by 42.9%
        See Brave Bird details page ↗
      • FlyingSky Attack80Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Sky Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sky Attack has no special effects.
        See Sky Attack details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Skarmory has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Skarmory Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Skarmory's Max CP is at Level 50. Skarmory Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP2383 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch854 CP - 903 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1139 CP - 1204 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1139 CP - 1204 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • snowSnow
      • windyWindy
      1424 CP - 1506 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Skarmory Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Skarmory Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      129 CP293 CP3157 CP
      4220 CP5284 CP6348 CP
      7411 CP8475 CP9538 CP
      10602 CP11662 CP12723 CP
      13783 CP14843 CP15903 CP
      16963 CP171024 CP181084 CP
      191144 CP201204 CP211265 CP
      221325 CP231385 CP241445 CP
      251506 CP261566 CP271626 CP
      281686 CP291747 CP301807 CP
      311837 CP321867 CP331897 CP
      341927 CP351958 CP361988 CP
      372018 CP382048 CP392078 CP
      402108 CP412135 CP422162 CP
      432189 CP442216 CP452244 CP
      462271 CP472299 CP482327 CP
      492355 CP502383 CP

      Skarmory evolution chart

      Family
      Family

      Skarmory has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Skarmory

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Skarmory's Steel and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Skarmory.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
      NormalFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
      BugFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
      RockFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SteelixMega Pokémon iconMega Steelix
      SteelGround
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
      BugSteel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AggronMega Pokémon iconMega Aggron
      Steel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega Salamence
      DragonFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega Rayquaza
      DragonFlying
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Skarmory Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Skarmory in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Skarmory, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Skarmory family

                Family

                A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Skarmory in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

                Thumbnail image of SkarmorySkarmory
                Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SkarmoryShadow Skarmory

                List of Skarmory costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Skarmory costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Skarmory high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Skarmory. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Skarmory Pokédex entries

                Johto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                GoldIts sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
                SilverAfter nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
                CrystalThe feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is said that people once used the feathers as swords.
                RubySKARMORY 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.
                SapphireSKARMORY’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.
                EmeraldA POKéMON that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from SKARMORY to make swords and knives.
                FireRedAfter nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
                LeafGreenIts sturdy wings look heavy, but its bones are hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteDespite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
                HeartGoldIts sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
                SoulSilverAfter nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
                Black 2, White 2Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.
                XAfter nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
                YDespite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
                Omega RubySkarmory 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 SapphireSkarmory’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.
                SunIts feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords.
                MoonIts metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest.
                Ultra SunThe wing feathers it sheds can be processed and made into knives whose sharpness is recognized by the finest chefs.
                Ultra MoonIts body is draped in steel armor. It looks heavy, but it can fly at speeds of up to 185 miles an hour!
                SwordThe pointed feathers of these Pokémon are sharper than swords. Skarmory and Corviknight fight viciously over territory.
                ShieldPeople fashion swords from Skarmory’s shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs.