Skarmory

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Skarmory is a Steel and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Steel and Flying-type Pokémon, Skarmory is weak to Electric and Fire-type moves.

Skarmory's maximum Combat Power stat is 2383 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Air Slash / Sky Attack. Skarmory encounters are boosted during Snow and Windy weather. Shiny Skarmory is available! ✨

Skarmory Stats and Max CP

148 ATK
226 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2383 CP
Lvl 40
2108 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1506 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1204 CP
Lvl 15 Research
903 CP

Skarmory's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
SteelSteel-type
FlyingFlying-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Skarmory Type Chart

Skarmory takes increased damage from:Skarmory takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
FireFire160.0%

Skarmory takes reduced damage from:Skarmory takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Air Slash + Sky Attack

Skarmory's best Flying-type moveset is Air Slash / Sky Attack, with 8.70 DPS and 173.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Skarmory ranks #109 (F Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelSteel Wing FlyingSky Attack 9.33186.68.30
      2.SteelSteel Wing FlyingBrave Bird 9.14182.88.13
      3.FlyingAir Slash FlyingSky Attack 8.70173.97.74
      4.FlyingAir Slash FlyingBrave Bird 8.39167.77.46
      5.SteelSteel Wing SteelFlash Cannon 8.11162.17.21
      6.FlyingAir Slash SteelFlash Cannon 7.37147.56.56

      Fast Attacks

      • FlyingAir SlashDamage12Energy8Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Air Slash
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage12
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy9

        Effects
        Air Slash has no special effects.
        See Air Slash details page ↗
      • SteelSteel WingDamage14Energy8Duration1.0s
        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
        Damage14
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.7s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy5

        Effects
        Steel Wing has no special effects.
        See Steel Wing details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • FlyingBrave BirdDamage130Energy100Duration2.0s
        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 AttackDamage80Energy50Duration2.0s
        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 ↗
      • SteelFlash CannonDamage100Energy100Duration2.5s
        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
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy65

        Effects
        Flash Cannon has no special effects.
        See Flash Cannon details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      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.

      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 in the meta

      Skarmory in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#227
      Height1.7 m
      Weight50.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      Skarmory has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      More information

      Skarmory family

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

      Skarmory Pokémon GOSkarmory
      Mega Skarmory Pokémon GOMega Skarmory
      Shadow Skarmory Pokémon GOShadow Skarmory
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Skarmory scaled to 0.74x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Skarmory scaled to 0.75x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Skarmory scaled to 1.25x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSkarmory scaled to 1.75x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Skarmory scaled to 2.25x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.83 m0.85 m1.7 m2.55 m3.4 m

      Skarmory's height ranges from 0.83 m to 3.4 m, with the average being 1.7 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Skarmory in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.833 m0.85 m
      2′09″2′09″
      XS0.85 m1.7 m
      2′09″5′07″
      M1.275 m2.125 m
      4′02″6′12″
      XL2.125 m2.55 m
      6′12″8′04″
      XXL2.55 m3.4 m
      8′04″11′02″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer20s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Skarmory CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Skarmory's has 2383 max CP (at Level 50). A Skarmory obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1139 CP to 1204 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1424 CP to 1506 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Skarmory can be found in the 854 CP to 903 CP range.

      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
      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.

      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.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      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

      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.

      Steel Steel

      Flying Flying

      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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Skarmory Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Skarmory Candy296 Skarmory Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Skarmory Candy10 Skarmory Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Skarmory Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Skarmory Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Skarmory Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Skarmory Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Skarmory Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Skarmory Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Skarmory Candy-

      Skarmory Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Skarmory from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Skarmory in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Skarmory Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Skarmory Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Skarmory Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Skarmory Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Skarmory Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Skarmory Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Skarmory Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Skarmory Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Skarmory Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Skarmory Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Skarmory Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Skarmory Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Skarmory Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Skarmory Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Skarmory Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Skarmory Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Skarmory Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Skarmory Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Skarmory Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Skarmory Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Skarmory Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Skarmory Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Skarmory Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Skarmory Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Skarmory Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Skarmory Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Skarmory Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Skarmory Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Skarmory Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Skarmory Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Skarmory Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Skarmory Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Skarmory Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Skarmory Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Skarmory Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Skarmory Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Skarmory Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Skarmory Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Skarmory Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Skarmory Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Skarmory Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Skarmory Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Skarmory Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Skarmory Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Skarmory Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Skarmory Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Skarmory Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Skarmory Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Skarmory Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Skarmory Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Skarmory Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Skarmory Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Skarmory Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Skarmory Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Skarmory Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Skarmory Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Skarmory Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Skarmory Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Skarmory Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Skarmory Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Skarmory Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Skarmory Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Skarmory Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Skarmory Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Skarmory Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Skarmory Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Skarmory Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Skarmory Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Skarmory Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Skarmory Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Skarmory Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Skarmory Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Skarmory Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Skarmory Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Skarmory Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Skarmory Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Skarmory Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Skarmory Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Skarmory Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Skarmory Candy XL280,000304 Skarmory Candy10 Skarmory Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Skarmory Candy XL290,000304 Skarmory Candy20 Skarmory Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Skarmory Candy XL301,000304 Skarmory Candy30 Skarmory Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Skarmory Candy XL312,000304 Skarmory Candy40 Skarmory Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Skarmory Candy XL323,000304 Skarmory Candy52 Skarmory Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Skarmory Candy XL334,000304 Skarmory Candy64 Skarmory Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Skarmory Candy XL346,000304 Skarmory Candy76 Skarmory Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Skarmory Candy XL358,000304 Skarmory Candy88 Skarmory Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Skarmory Candy XL370,000304 Skarmory Candy103 Skarmory Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Skarmory Candy XL382,000304 Skarmory Candy118 Skarmory Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Skarmory Candy XL395,000304 Skarmory Candy133 Skarmory Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Skarmory Candy XL408,000304 Skarmory Candy148 Skarmory Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Skarmory Candy XL421,000304 Skarmory Candy165 Skarmory Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Skarmory Candy XL434,000304 Skarmory Candy182 Skarmory Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Skarmory Candy XL448,000304 Skarmory Candy199 Skarmory Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Skarmory Candy XL462,000304 Skarmory Candy216 Skarmory Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Skarmory Candy XL476,000304 Skarmory Candy236 Skarmory Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Skarmory Candy XL490,000304 Skarmory Candy256 Skarmory Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Skarmory Candy XL505,000304 Skarmory Candy276 Skarmory Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Skarmory Candy XL520,000304 Skarmory Candy296 Skarmory Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Skarmory

      Skarmory high resolution sprites

      Skarmory Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Skarmory’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Steel and Flying-type Pokémon, Skarmory is weak to Electric and Fire-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Skarmory in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Skarmory in Pokémon GO are Steel Wing and Sky Attack. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.334 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 186.64.

      How does Skarmory perform in Raids?

      Skarmory's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Skarmory rank as a Steel-type attacker?

      Skarmory is an F-Tier Steel-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      How does Skarmory rank as a Flying-type attacker?

      Skarmory is an F-Tier Flying-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Skarmory?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Skarmory: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

      What is Skarmory’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Skarmory’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2108 CP and 2383 CP at Level 50.

      Can Skarmory be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Skarmory can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Skarmory Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Skarmory cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.