Skeledirge — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Skeledirge is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (110 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its fire/ghost typing resists 7 attack types but you'll need to play around 5 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Skeledirge 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
- ✕
Switching Skeledirge into water and ground attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Skeledirge the way we do
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 530Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Skeledirge shows up
#36
Usage ~5.48% · Win rate ~54.1%
#100
Usage ~2.13% · Win rate ~52.5%
Skeledirge FAQ
- What are Skeledirge's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Skeledirge can run blaze, unaware. The competitive default is usually blaze — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Skeledirge weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Skeledirge takes extra damage from water, ground, rock, ghost, dark. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Skeledirge?
- The best moveset for Skeledirge 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 Skeledirge in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Skeledirge are Pokémon with strong water, ground, rock, ghost attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Skeledirge good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Skeledirge'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.