Mega Skarmory — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Skarmory is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (140 Attack). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its steel/flying typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Mega Skarmory can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Mega Skarmory actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Leaving it in on a faster Choice Scarf user — priority and scarfers will pick it off.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Mega Skarmory the way we do
- High speed tier — wins matter, losses sting
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 565Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Skarmory shows up
Mega Skarmory FAQ
- What are Mega Skarmory's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Skarmory can run stalwart. The competitive default is usually stalwart — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Skarmory weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Skarmory takes extra damage from fire, electric. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Mega Skarmory?
- The best moveset for Mega Skarmory depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Mega Skarmory in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Skarmory are Pokémon with strong fire, electric attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Skarmory good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega Skarmory's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.