Air Slash + Sky Attack
Skarmory's best Flying-type moveset is Air Slash / Sky Attack, with 9.30 DPS and 209.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Skarmory ranks #121 (E Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.
Skarmory is a Steel and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,108 CP and is weak to Electric and Fire-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Air Slash / Sky Attack. It is boosted by Snow and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Steel-type
Flying-type
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Skarmory takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Fire160.0%
Skarmory takes reduced damage from:
Bug39.1%
Grass39.1%
Poison39.1%
Dragon62.5%
Fairy62.5%Flying62.5%
Ground62.5%
Normal62.5%
Psychic62.5%Steel62.5%
| 1. | Steel Wing | Sky Attack | 8.99 | 9.97 | 224.5 |
| 2. | Steel Wing | Brave Bird | 8.86 | 9.82 | 221.2 |
| 3. | Air Slash | Sky Attack | 8.39 | 9.30 | 209.4 |
| 4. | Air Slash | Brave Bird | 8.14 | 9.02 | 203.2 |
| 5. | Steel Wing | Flash Cannon | 7.82 | 8.67 | 195.3 |
| 6. | Steel Wing |  Drill Run | 7.51 | 8.33 | 187.5 |
| 7. | Air Slash | Flash Cannon | 7.12 | 7.90 | 177.9 |
| 8. | Air Slash | Drill Run | 6.98 | 7.74 | 174.3 |
Air Slash
12
8
1.0s
| Damage | 12 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Steel Wing1481.0s| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
Brave Bird1301002.0s| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.6s |
| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialBrave Bird has a 100.0% chance to:
Sky Attack80502.0s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Drill Run85503.0s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.9s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Flash Cannon1001002.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
The following chart shows Skarmory's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 reaches a maximum of 2,108 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,139–1,204 CP, rising to 1,424–1,506 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 854–903 CP.
 Max CP | 2108 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 854 CP - 903 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1139 CP - 1204 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1139 CP - 1204 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1424 CP - 1506 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Skarmory Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 CP | 2 | 93 CP | 3 | 157 CP |
| 4 | 220 CP | 5 | 284 CP | 6 | 348 CP |
| 7 | 411 CP | 8 | 475 CP | 9 | 538 CP |
| 10 | 602 CP | 11 | 662 CP | 12 | 723 CP |
| 13 | 783 CP | 14 | 843 CP | 15 | 903 CP |
| 16 | 963 CP | 17 | 1024 CP | 18 | 1084 CP |
| 19 | 1144 CP | 20 | 1204 CP | 21 | 1265 CP |
| 22 | 1325 CP | 23 | 1385 CP | 24 | 1445 CP |
| 25 | 1506 CP | 26 | 1566 CP | 27 | 1626 CP |
| 28 | 1686 CP | 29 | 1747 CP | 30 | 1807 CP |
| 31 | 1837 CP | 32 | 1867 CP | 33 | 1897 CP |
| 34 | 1927 CP | 35 | 1958 CP | 36 | 1988 CP |
| 37 | 2018 CP | 38 | 2048 CP | 39 | 2078 CP |
| 40 | 2108 CP | 41 | 2135 CP | 42 | 2162 CP |
| 43 | 2189 CP | 44 | 2216 CP | 45 | 2244 CP |
| 46 | 2271 CP | 47 | 2299 CP | 48 | 2327 CP |
| 49 | 2355 CP | 50 | 2383 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Skarmory's Steel and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Skarmory.
Steel FlyingMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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
| Pokédex Number | #227 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 50.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Skarmory |
|  Mega Skarmory |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Skarmory in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Skarmory
Mega Skarmory
Shadow SkarmorySkarmory'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.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  |  |
| 0.83 m | 0.85 m | 1.7 m | 2.55 m | 3.4 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Skarmory in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.833 m | 0.85 m |
| 2′09″ | 2′09″ | |
| XS | 0.85 m | 1.7 m |
| 2′09″ | 5′07″ | |
| M | 1.275 m | 2.125 m |
| 4′02″ | 6′12″ | |
| XL | 2.125 m | 2.55 m |
| 6′12″ | 8′04″ | |
| XXL | 2.55 m | 3.4 m |
| 8′04″ | 11′02″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_FLYING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
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.
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.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph. |
| 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. |
| Black 2, White 2 | Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph. |
| 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 speeds 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. |
| 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! |
| 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. |
The best moves for Skarmory in Pokémon GO are Air Slash and Sky Attack. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.3 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 209.4.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Steel and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric and Fire-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ground, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Bug, Grass, and Poison-type moves.
Skarmory’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,108 CP and 2,383 CP at Level 50.
Skarmory can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Skarmory cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Skarmory: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.
Regular Skarmory
Shiny Skarmory
