# Skarmory - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Skarmory in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Skarmory)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Skarmory
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Spikes**: 99.530%
- **Brave Bird**: 82.653%
- **Roost**: 70.242%
- **Whirlwind**: 64.451%
- **Stealth Rock**: 36.574%
- **Taunt**: 33.624%
- **Other**: 12.926%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 99.979%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.020%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 43.918%
- **Leftovers**: 20.936%
- **Custap Berry**: 16.353%
- **Salac Berry**: 9.363%
- **Shed Shell**: 4.146%
- **Mental Herb**: 2.896%
- **Other**: 2.389%

## Common Teammates
- **Latios**: 50.737%
- **Tyranitar**: 45.081%
- **Alakazam**: 36.663%
- **Jellicent**: 29.499%
- **Reuniclus**: 26.428%
- **Clefable**: 19.774%

## FAQ for Skarmory in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Skarmory?
The most common moves for Skarmory are Spikes, Brave Bird, Roost, Whirlwind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Skarmory?
Skarmory is frequently paired with Latios, Tyranitar, Alakazam, Jellicent. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Skarmory?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Skarmory?
The top build for Skarmory features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 13.736% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Skarmory?
Skarmory is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (99.979%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (43.918%).

### What is the most common role for Skarmory?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Skarmory often functions as a **tactical** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Skarmory?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 140 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **465** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Skarmory on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Skarmory) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Skarmory
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*