What is Skarmory weak to?

Skarmory, the Armor Bird Pokémon, is a distinctive Steel and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II that combines avian characteristics with metallic plumage. As National Pokédex entry #227, Skarmory represents a fascinating convergence of natural evolution and mineral composition, with its entire body encased in exceptionally sturdy steel armor. This remarkable Pokémon possesses a base stat total of 465, with its most notable strength being an exceptional Defense stat of 140, making it one of the most physically resilient Pokémon of its generation. Despite its heavy-looking appearance, Skarmory is capable of achieving flight speeds approaching 190 miles per hour, thanks to its hollow yet incredibly durable steel wings that function like precision-engineered cutting instruments sharper than any sword forged by human hands.

Base Stats

HP65

Attack80

Defense140

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def70

Speed70

Total465

Height

1.7m

Weight

50.5kg

Gender

Male 50% / Female 50%

Color

gray

Shape

wings

Habitat

rough-terrain

Abilities

Keen Eye

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Sturdy

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Weak ArmorHidden

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Skarmory Biology & Physical Characteristics

Skarmory presents a striking visual design characterized by a silver-gray avian body with a long, metallic blue neck, legs, and tail that create an elegant contrast to its primary coloration. The Pokémon features yellow eyes, a pointed beak adorned with several pointed teeth, and a distinctive triangular crest adorning its head. Its most remarkable anatomical feature is its pair of steel wings, which despite their apparent weight are actually hollow in construction, allowing the 50.5 kilogram Pokémon to maintain its aerial prowess. Each feather can be moved independently, and the wings are covered in brilliant red plumbing beneath their metallic sheaths. Standing at 1.7 meters tall, Skarmory's body is reinforced with sturdy protective armor that becomes increasingly hardened through environmental exposure and combat. The Pokémon's feet feature three toes arranged with two forward-facing and one rearward-facing toe, while its tail extends with distinctively hooked endpoints. Particularly fascinating is Skarmory's natural biological cycle: after enduring repeated battles that leave its steel wings tattered and bashed, the Pokémon undergoes an annual molt during which the damaged wings regenerate completely, restoring their razor-sharp cutting edges to pristine condition.

Pokedex Numbers

national#227

original johto#198

hoenn#115

updated johto#203

updated unova#203

kalos mountain#112

updated hoenn#120

original alola#208

original ulaula#80

original poni#72

updated alola#270

updated ulaula#91

updated poni#85

isle of armor#153

blueberry#113

lumiose city#216

Training

EV Yield2 Defense

Catch Rate25

Base Happiness70

Base Exp.163

Growth Rateslow

Breeding

Egg Groupsflying

GenderMale 50% / Female 50%

Egg Cycles25 (6630 steps)

Skarmory Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Skarmory exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, making it equally probable to encounter specimens of either sex during normal gameplay encounters or breeding endeavors. The species belongs exclusively to the Flying Egg Group, establishing clear breeding compatibility with other Pokémon classified within this reproductive category while remaining unable to breed with species restricted to other egg groups. With a hatch counter value of 25 cycles, representing approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps required for an egg to incubate, Skarmory demonstrates moderate breeding timescale characteristics. The species maintains a base friendship value of 70 (in Generations II through VII), indicating a reasonably receptive temperament toward trainers from the initial capture moment, facilitating relationship development for those pursuing competitive breeding or in-game companionship. Skarmory's slow growth rate means that reaching maximum level requires substantially more experience points compared to medium or fast-growing species, necessitating extended training periods but potentially rewarding patient trainers with deeper statistical development. The relatively low catch rate of 25 (equivalent to 7.7% success with a standard Poké Ball at full health) reflects the species' high defensive capabilities and inherent resistance to capture, requiring either strategic status conditions, powerful specialized Poké Balls, or significantly reduced health to accomplish successful recruitment. These breeding parameters collectively establish Skarmory as a moderately accessible but time-intensive Pokémon to develop and train.

Held Items

Metal Coat

omega ruby5%

Metal Coat

alpha sapphire5%

Metal Coat

sun5%

Metal Coat

moon5%

Metal Coat

ultra sun5%

Metal Coat

ultra moon5%

Sharp Beak

firered5%

Sharp Beak

leafgreen5%

Sprites

Front

Back

Shiny Front

Shiny Back

Home

Home Shiny

Showdown

Showdown Shiny

Held Items

gold silver

tm03

red blue

tm04

yellow

tm03

blue japan

tm04

red blue

tm03

red green japan

tm04

red green japan

tm04

blue japan

tm05

ruby sapphire

tm05

emerald

tm05

gold silver

tm05

crystal

tm05

diamond pearl

tm05

black white

tm05

platinum

tm05

heartgold soulsilver

tm05

firered leafgreen

+678 more TMs/HMs

Skarmory Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Notably, Skarmory belongs to the rare category of Pokémon that does not evolve from or into any other species through standard leveling, trading, or item usage, remaining in a singular evolutionary state throughout its natural development. However, this does not represent a limitation in Skarmory's power ceiling. In modern Pokémon games, Skarmory gained access to Mega Evolution through the Skarmorite Mega Stone, transforming into Mega Skarmory and representing a significant power enhancement introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The Mega Evolution form boasts a substantially increased base stat total of 565, up from the standard form's 465, with dramatic improvements to its offensive and speed capabilities. Mega Skarmory's Attack rises to 140 from its base form's 80, while its Speed jumps to 110 from 70, fundamentally altering its competitive role from a purely defensive specialist to a more balanced physical threat. Additionally, Mega Skarmory's Defense increases to 110 and Special Defense to 100, though these represent slight decreases from its base form's Focus on Defense, reflecting the strategic trade-off typical of Mega Evolution mechanics. This transformation enables Skarmory to shift from its traditional defensive support role into a more dynamic offensive contributor while maintaining respectable bulk, offering trainers greater flexibility in team composition and battle strategy.

Where to Find

johto route 45

johto

silverLv. 27-27 (4% chance)

silverLv. 27-27 (1% chance)

crystalLv. 27-27 (4% chance)

+5 more

hoenn route 113

hoenn

rubyLv. 16-16 (1% chance)

rubyLv. 16-16 (4% chance)

sapphireLv. 16-16 (4% chance)

+3 more

sevault canyon

kanto

fireredLv. 30-30 (5% chance)

stark mountain

sinnoh

diamondLv. 56-56 (5% chance)

pearlLv. 56-56 (5% chance)

platinumLv. 53-53 (5% chance)

alola

sunLv. 37-43 (8% chance)

sunLv. 49-55 (4% chance)

moonLv. 49-55 (4% chance)

+1 more

Skarmory Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Skarmory exhibits remarkable behavioral patterns deeply rooted in its harsh environmental upbringing and combat-oriented nature. These Pokémon construct their nests within bramble bushes and thorny vegetation, an adaptation that appears directly connected to their physical development—young Skarmory subjected to constant scratching from thorns develop increasingly hardened skin and feathers, gradually acquiring the impressive armor that characterizes adult specimens. This explains the Pokédex observation that individuals raised in particularly harsh conditions develop their signature solid skin and feathers far more effectively. In terms of territorial and social behavior, Skarmory demonstrates a predatory nature befitting its appearance and abilities, with multiple entries describing it using its swordlike wings to slash foes with devastating precision. The species shows a marked tendency toward combat, with their aeronautical capabilities enabling them to pursue prey or engage rivals at considerable speeds. Their seasonal molt cycle suggests Skarmory may experience distinct behavioral changes throughout the year, with periods of reduced mobility during feather regeneration potentially influencing their activity levels and social interactions within their natural habitats, which span various mountainous and hilly regions across multiple Pokémon regions.

Pokedex Entries

Generation II

gold

Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actuallyhollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.

silver

After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of itschicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.

crystal

The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is saidthat people once used the feathers as swords.

Generation III

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 growback 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.

Generation IV

diamondpearlplatinum

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.

Generation V

blackwhite

Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.

black 2white 2

Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.

Generation VI

After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.

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.

Generation VII

sun

Its feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords.

ultra sun

The wing feathers it sheds can be processed and made into knives whose sharpness is recognized by the finest chefs.

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 moon

Its body is draped in steel armor. It looks heavy, but it can fly at speeds of up to 185 miles an hour!

Generation VIII

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.

Skarmory Name Origin & Design Inspiration

The name 'Skarmory' derives from a clever phonetic combination of 'sky' and 'armory,' perfectly encapsulating the Pokémon's dual nature as an aerial creature equipped with weaponlike natural armor. In Japanese, it is known as 'Airmd' (エアームド), a portmanteau combining 'air' with the German word 'armado' or 'armor,' emphasizing its aerial dominance and metallic protection. The design itself appears heavily inspired by various real-world avian creatures, particularly birds of prey like eagles and hawks, which are renowned for their swift aerial combat capabilities and keen hunting precision. The distinctive red feathering visible beneath Skarmory's steel plumage serves as a visual reminder that despite its mechanical appearance, this remains fundamentally a biological creature with organic components. The aesthetic treatment—combining organic bird morphology with metallic industrial design—reflects Game Freak's approach to generating Steel-type Pokémon that bridge the natural and technological worlds. Skarmory's appearance also evokes heraldic imagery, which aligns perfectly with multiple Pokédex entries describing humans historically fashioning swords and knives from its shed feathers, positioning it as a Pokémon of historical and cultural significance within Pokémon lore. This combination of martial imagery, genuine danger conveyed through its swordlike appendages, and majestic avian bearing creates a design that remains visually distinctive and thematically coherent across all its appearances.

Learnable Moves

Skarmory can learn 86 moves:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
aerial ace	flying	Physical	60	—	20
agility	psychic	Status	—	—	30
air cutter	flying	Special	60	95	25
air slash	flying	Special	75	95	15
assurance	dark	Physical	60	100	10
attract	normal	Status	—	100	15
autotomize	steel	Status	—	—	15
body press	fighting	Physical	80	100	10
brave bird	flying	Physical	120	100	15
captivate	normal	Status	—	100	20
confide	normal	Status	—	—	20
counter	fighting	Physical	—	100	20
curse	ghost	Status	—	—	10
cut	normal	Physical	50	95	30
dark pulse	dark	Special	80	100	15
defog	flying	Status	—	—	15
detect	fighting	Status	—	—	5
double team	normal	Status	—	—	15
double edge	normal	Physical	120	100	15
drill peck	flying	Physical	80	100	20
endure	normal	Status	—	—	10
facade	normal	Physical	70	100	20
feint	normal	Physical	30	100	10
flash	normal	Status	—	100	20
flash cannon	steel	Special	80	100	10
fly	flying	Physical	90	95	15
frustration	normal	Physical	—	100	20
fury attack	normal	Physical	15	85	20
fury cutter	bug	Physical	40	95	20
giga impact	normal	Physical	150	90	5
guard swap	psychic	Status	—	—	10
hidden power	normal	Special	60	100	15
hurricane	flying	Special	110	70	10
hyper beam	normal	Special	150	90	5
icy wind	ice	Special	55	95	15
iron defense	steel	Status	—	—	15
iron head	steel	Physical	80	100	15
leer	normal	Status	—	100	30
metal claw	steel	Physical	50	95	35
metal sound	steel	Status	—	85	40
mimic	normal	Status	—	—	10
mud slap	ground	Special	20	100	10
natural gift	normal	Physical	—	100	15
night slash	dark	Physical	70	100	15
ominous wind	ghost	Special	60	100	5
payback	dark	Physical	50	100	10
peck	flying	Physical	35	100	35
pluck	flying	Physical	60	100	20
protect	normal	Status	—	—	10
pursuit	dark	Physical	40	100	20
rest	psychic	Status	—	—	5
return	normal	Physical	—	100	20
reversal	fighting	Physical	—	100	15
roar	normal	Status	—	—	20
rock slide	rock	Physical	75	90	10
rock smash	fighting	Physical	40	100	15
rock tomb	rock	Physical	60	95	15
roost	flying	Status	—	—	5
round	normal	Special	60	100	15
sand attack	ground	Status	—	100	15
sand tomb	ground	Physical	35	85	15
sandstorm	rock	Status	—	—	10
secret power	normal	Physical	70	100	20
sky attack	flying	Physical	140	90	5
sky drop	flying	Physical	60	100	10
slash	normal	Physical	70	100	20
sleep talk	normal	Status	—	—	10
snore	normal	Special	50	100	15
spikes	ground	Status	—	—	20
stealth rock	rock	Status	—	—	20
steel wing	steel	Physical	70	90	25
substitute	normal	Status	—	—	10
sunny day	fire	Status	—	—	5
swagger	normal	Status	—	85	15
swift	normal	Special	60	—	20
swords dance	normal	Status	—	—	20
tailwind	flying	Status	—	—	15
take down	normal	Physical	90	85	20
taunt	dark	Status	—	100	20
thief	dark	Physical	60	100	25
torment	dark	Status	—	100	15
toxic	poison	Status	—	90	10
twister	dragon	Special	40	100	20
whirlwind	normal	Status	—	—	20
wing attack	flying	Physical	60	100	35
x scissor	bug	Physical	80	100	15

Skarmory Competitive Battle Guide

Within competitive Pokémon formats, Skarmory has established itself as a cornerstone defensive Pokémon, particularly in Singles and Doubles competitions, leveraging its exceptional 140 Defense base stat to absorb physical attacks that would incapacitate less resilient Pokémon. Its dual Steel/Flying typing grants notable advantages, providing resistance to nine different types including Normal, Flying, Grass, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy attacks while requiring defensive coverage against only Fire, Electric, and Water-type moves. Skarmory's movepool, though limited in special offensive options due to its abysmal 40 Special Attack stat, offers excellent physical coverage and utility moves including Brave Bird for STAB damage, Spikes for hazard setup, Stealth Rock for entry hazard establishment, and status moves like Taunt, Whirlwind, and Roost for defensive utility. The ability selection significantly influences Skarmory's competitive viability: Keen Eye prevents accuracy reduction, Sturdy provides protection against one-hit knockout moves and guarantees survival from full health physical attacks, while the hidden ability Weak Armor paradoxically creates a Speed-boosting mechanism that transforms Skarmory into a faster physical attacker after absorbing physical strikes. Strategic usage of Roost alongside its defensive typing enables Skarmory to function as a long-term defensive pivot, while its access to Spikes and Stealth Rock makes it invaluable for hazard-stacking team architectures. Mega Skarmory substantially improves viability in formats permitting Mega Evolution, converting its newfound 140 Attack into genuine offensive pressure while maintaining improved bulk, though this demands allocation of the Mega slot that competing team members might otherwise occupy.

Commonly Asked Questions About Skarmory

What type is Skarmory?

Skarmory is a steel and flying type Pokemon.

What does Skarmory evolve from?

Skarmory does not evolve.

What are Skarmory's weaknesses?

Skarmory is weak to ground, fire and electric type moves.

Where can I find Skarmory?

Skarmory can be found in johto route 45 (johto), hoenn route 113 (hoenn) and sevault canyon (kanto) and 8 other locations.

Skarmory Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Throughout the Pokémon franchise, Skarmory has achieved considerable cultural significance, appearing prominently in the trading card game as a highly sought mechanical embodiment of defensive strategy and in numerous anime episodes featuring its spectacular aerial combat sequences. Multiple Pokédex entries across numerous game generations emphasize historical human utilization of Skarmory's shed feathers, with descriptions explicitly noting that humans fashioned these naturally shed feathers into swords and knives, suggesting a deep cultural relationship between humans and this species within Pokémon lore. The species appears frequently in heraldic and symbolic contexts, referenced in official Pokédex descriptions as a popular element in heraldic designs, positioning Skarmory as a creature of nobility and martial tradition within the Pokémon world. In competitive communities, Skarmory maintains status as a respected wall specialist whose presence signals defensive team building philosophy, while casual players appreciate its distinctive visual design and the novelty of an avian creature composed primarily of metal. The anime series has featured memorable Skarmory encounters, including notable trainers whose teams incorporate this species as dependable defensive anchors. Fan communities consistently celebrate Skarmory's design aesthetics, particular appreciation directed toward the contrast between its metallic silver-gray primary coloration and vivid red feathering, while speedrunning communities recognize its tactical value for particular challenge-run formats. The species' appearance in supplementary media, collectible card products, and merchandise ensures sustained visibility within the broader Pokémon cultural landscape.

Where to Find Skarmory in Every Pokémon Game

Skarmory's availability throughout Pokémon games demonstrates remarkable consistency across multiple generations, with the species appearing as a catchable Pokémon in nearly all mainline titles since its introduction in Generation II. In the original Gold, Silver, and Crystal versions, Skarmory obtained local Pokédex number 0198, establishing its Johto regional presence, while Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald assigned it number 0115 in their Hoenn Pokédex. Subsequent games maintained reasonable accessibility, with HeartGold and SoulSilver featuring Skarmory as local number 0203, while Black 2 and White 2 assigned number 0203, ensuring continued availability in the later Unova era. Generation VI's X and Y placed Skarmory as local number 0112 in the Mountain Kalos region, while Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (Generation VI remakes) assigned number 0120, maintaining the species' standard presence. In Generation VII's Aloe region, Skarmory received local numbers 0208 for standard Sun and Moon and 0270 in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, with The Isle of Armor DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield assigning local number 0153, while The Indigo Disk DLC featured number 0113. Most recent appearances include Pokémon Legends: Z-A featuring Skarmory as local number 0216, ensuring the species maintains contemporary availability for modern trainers. This consistent presence across generations reflects Skarmory's enduring popularity and established role within the franchise's broader Pokémon roster.

skarmory #227

Type Matchups

skarmory

Base Stats

Height

Weight

Category

Gender

Color

Shape

Habitat

Abilities

Skarmory Biology & Physical Characteristics

Pokedex Numbers

Training

Breeding

Skarmory Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Held Items

Sprites

Held Items

metal-coat

metal-coat

metal-coat

metal-coat

metal-coat

metal-coat

sharp-beak

sharp-beak

TMs & HMs

Skarmory Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Where to Find

johto route 45

hoenn route 113

sevault canyon

stark mountain

sinnoh route 227

reversal mountain

alola route 10

alola route 17

mount hokulani

vast poni canyon

poke pelago

Skarmory Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Pokedex Entries

Skarmory Name Origin & Design Inspiration

Learnable Moves

Skarmory Competitive Battle Guide

Commonly Asked Questions About Skarmory

What type is Skarmory?

What does Skarmory evolve from?

What are Skarmory's weaknesses?

Where can I find Skarmory?

Skarmory Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Where to Find Skarmory in Every Pokémon Game