# Skarmory - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Skarmory in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Skarmory)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Skarmory
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 57.504%
- **Feint**: 57.160%
- **Sky Drop**: 50.215%
- **Toxic**: 50.107%
- **Brave Bird**: 48.540%
- **Iron Head**: 39.114%
- **Rock Slide**: 38.965%
- **Protect**: 25.990%
- **X-Scissor**: 10.988%
- **Swords Dance**: 9.720%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 98.231%
- **Keen Eye**: 1.584%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.184%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 58.317%
- **Life Orb**: 18.710%
- **Choice Scarf**: 12.659%
- **Expert Belt**: 6.954%
- **Other**: 3.360%

## Common Teammates
- **Chandelure**: 71.526%
- **Chesnaught**: 50.029%
- **Thundurus**: 50.023%
- **Raikou**: 18.718%
- **Medicham-Mega**: 18.710%
- **Nidoking**: 18.710%

## FAQ for Skarmory in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Skarmory?
The most common moves for Skarmory are Tailwind, Feint, Sky Drop, Toxic. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Skarmory?
Skarmory is frequently paired with Chandelure, Chesnaught, Thundurus, Raikou. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 50.023% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Skarmory?
Skarmory is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (98.231%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (58.317%).

### What is the most common role for Skarmory?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Skarmory often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Skarmory) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Skarmory
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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