Skarmory
#227 (Johto)
Best moveset for Skarmory
The best moves for Skarmory are Steel Wing and Sky Attack when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
16.8dps
48dps
Defense
16.8dps
48dps
Evolution
Skarmory currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Skarmory, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Skarmory is a Steel & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fire and Electric moves. Skarmory's strongest moveset is Steel Wing & Sky Attack and it has a Max CP of 2,383.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | 14 | 16.8 |
| Air Slash | 12 | 14.4 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | 100 | 48 |
| Brave Bird | 130 | 78 |
| Sky Attack | 80 | 48 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Steel Wing
16.8 dps
|
Sky Attack
48 dps
|
24.4 | 100% |
|
Steel Wing
16.8 dps
|
Brave Bird
78 dps
|
24.2 | 99% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Sky Attack
48 dps
|
22.6 | 93% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Brave Bird
78 dps
|
22.1 | 91% |
|
Steel Wing
16.8 dps
|
Flash Cannon
48 dps
|
21.5 | 88% |
|
Steel Wing
16.8 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
20.3 | 83% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Flash Cannon
48 dps
|
19.5 | 80% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
18.2 | 75% |
|
Steel Wing
16.8 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
16.8 | 69% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
14.4 | 59% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Skarmory?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Skarmory are:
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Blacephalon,
- Reshiram,
- Xurkitree,
- Zacian (Crowned Sword).
Skarmory is a Steel/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fire and Electric moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
148 |
| Defense |
|
226 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 50.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
903 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,204 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,807 |
|
Level 40 |
2,108 |
|
Level 50 |
2,383 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,506 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,958 |