# Skarmory - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Skarmory in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Skarmory)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Skarmory
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 27.273%
- **Protect**: 21.488%
- **Tailwind**: 21.488%
- **Iron Head**: 9.917%
- **Drill Run**: 8.264%
- **Body Press**: 5.785%
- **Swords Dance**: 4.959%
- **Iron Defense**: 4.959%
- **Drill Peck**: 3.306%
- **Taunt**: 1.653%

## Common Abilities
- **Weak Armor**: 4.132%
- **Sturdy**: 1.653%
- **Trace**: 1.653%
- **Good as Gold**: 1.653%
- **Hospitality**: 0.826%

## Common Items
- **Skarmorite**: 39.669%
- **Leftovers**: 3.306%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.653%
- **Life Orb**: 0.826%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.826%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 41.322%
- **Tyranitar**: 35.537%
- **Incineroar**: 34.711%
- **Archaludon**: 23.140%
- **Basculegion**: 21.488%
- **Sinistcha**: 20.661%

## Featured Teams with Skarmory

### Team 1 by BoltBeamStudios
*Record: 4 - 3 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Skarmory, Sneasler, Arcanine-Hisui, Milotic, Kingambit, Garchomp

**Skarmory Set**:
- **Ability**: Sturdy
- **Item**: Skarmorite
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Iron Head, Tailwind, Protect


## FAQ for Skarmory in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Skarmory?
The most common moves for Skarmory are Brave Bird, Protect, Tailwind, Iron Head. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Skarmory?
Skarmory is frequently paired with Garchomp, Tyranitar, Incineroar, Archaludon. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Skarmory?
Skarmory is most effectively run with the ability **Weak Armor** (4.132%) and the item **Skarmorite** (39.669%).

### What is the most common role for Skarmory?
Based on common item usage (Skarmorite), Skarmory often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Skarmory) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - 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).*