# Skarmory - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A

> Find the best Skarmory builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Skarmory Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Skarmory)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Skarmory
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Skarmory.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Electric (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x), Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Body Press**: 70.506%
- **Iron Defense**: 66.518%
- **Roost**: 60.120%
- **Brave Bird**: 33.403%
- **Spikes**: 29.319%
- **Protect**: 29.261%
- **Tailwind**: 28.323%
- **Iron Head**: 26.400%
- **Whirlwind**: 18.721%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 9.635%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 98.332%
- **Weak Armor**: 1.197%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.471%

## Common Items
- **Mental Herb**: 45.046%
- **Leftovers**: 33.818%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.018%
- **Wacan Berry**: 6.865%
- **Other**: 4.825%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 42.861%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 37.616%
- **Delphox-Mega**: 30.531%
- **Lycanroc**: 28.972%
- **Zoroark-Hisui**: 28.824%
- **Tyranitar**: 28.290%

## FAQ for Skarmory in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Skarmory?
Skarmory is frequently paired with Tyranitar-Mega, Rotom-Wash, Delphox-Mega, Lycanroc. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Skarmory weak to and resistant against?
Skarmory is weak to Fire (2x), Electric (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x), Ground (0x).

### 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `32/0/20/0/0/14`. This configuration accounts for 28.719% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Skarmory?
Skarmory is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (98.332%) and the item **Mental Herb** (45.046%).

### What is the most common role for Skarmory?
Based on common item usage (Mental Herb), Skarmory often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regma-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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Skarmory) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - Build teams with Skarmory
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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