Skarmory — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Skarmory is a physical attacker built around physical attacks (80 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, 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
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 Skarmory actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Skarmory the way we do
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 465Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Skarmory transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Skarmory shows up
#69
Usage ~3.02% · Win rate ~53.27%
#149
Usage ~1.45% · Win rate ~51.27%
Skarmory FAQ
- What are Skarmory's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Skarmory can run keen-eye, sturdy, weak-armor. The competitive default is usually keen-eye — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Skarmory weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- 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 Skarmory?
- The best moveset for 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 Skarmory in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Skarmory are Pokémon with strong fire, electric attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Skarmory good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- 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.