# Skarmory - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set H

> Find the best Skarmory builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Skarmory Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2025regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regh |
| **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/gen9vgc2025regh/Skarmory)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh/Skarmory
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh)

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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
- **Tailwind**: 100.000%
- **Iron Defense**: 100.000%
- **Body Press**: 100.000%
- **Icy Wind**: 69.249%
- **Brave Bird**: 29.320%
- **Other**: 1.431%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 100.000%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 99.595%
- **Annihilape**: 99.595%
- **Gholdengo**: 99.595%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 99.595%
- **Amoonguss**: 99.080%

## FAQ for Skarmory in gen9vgc2025regh-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Skarmory?
Skarmory is frequently paired with Garchomp, Annihilape, Gholdengo, Ninetales-Alola. 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 `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Skarmory?
Skarmory is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Skarmory?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Skarmory often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2025regh-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/gen9vgc2025regh/Skarmory) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regh) - Build teams with Skarmory
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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