# Skarmory - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Skarmory builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Skarmory Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 7% |
| **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/xy/Skarmory)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Skarmory
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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## 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
- **Roost**: 98.090%
- **Spikes**: 97.752%
- **Whirlwind**: 78.442%
- **Brave Bird**: 42.684%
- **Defog**: 24.332%
- **Iron Head**: 22.481%
- **Counter**: 21.299%
- **Other**: 14.918%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 98.698%
- **Keen Eye**: 1.291%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.011%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 91.029%
- **Leftovers**: 6.163%
- **Other**: 2.809%

## Common Teammates
- **Clefable**: 67.289%
- **Chansey**: 33.550%
- **Gastrodon**: 32.485%
- **Heatran**: 31.093%
- **Latias-Mega**: 23.112%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 20.288%

## FAQ for Skarmory in xy-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Skarmory?
Skarmory is frequently paired with Clefable, Chansey, Gastrodon, Heatran. 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 **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.069% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Skarmory?
Skarmory is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (98.698%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (91.029%).

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

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