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Skarmory

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Usage Percent
2%
Monthly Rank
#57

Base Stats for Skarmory

HP
65
Atk
80
Def
140
SpA
40
SpD
70
Spe
70

Best Moves for Skarmory

Roost
99.848%
Body Press
83.565%
Spikes
63.822%
Whirlwind
49.945%
Iron Defense
41.724%
Stealth Rock
29.512%
Brave Bird
16.733%
Other
14.851%

Best Teammates for Skarmory

Best Items for Skarmory

Rocky Helmet
67.246%
Heavy-Duty Boots
19.917%
Leftovers
6.101%
Nothing
5.874%
Other
0.862%

Best Abilities for Skarmory

Sturdy
99.858%
Weak Armor
0.110%
Keen Eye
0.032%

Best EV Spreads for Skarmory

Bold
252/
0/
160/
0/
0/
96
35.550%
Bold
248/
0/
252/
0/
0/
8
17.016%
Impish
248/
0/
252/
0/
8/
0
7.325%
Impish
248/
0/
164/
0/
0/
96
7.176%
Impish
252/
0/
252/
0/
0/
4
5.393%
Bold
152/
0/
252/
0/
0/
104
3.850%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
3.449%
Impish
80/
0/
252/
0/
0/
176
2.782%
Impish
252/
0/
232/
0/
0/
24
2.362%
Impish
248/
0/
252/
0/
0/
8
1.846%
Bold
80/
0/
252/
0/
0/
176
1.144%
Impish
252/
0/
160/
0/
0/
96
1.144%
Impish
252/
0/
248/
0/
0/
8
0.971%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
0/
4
0.963%
Impish
248/
0/
16/
0/
244/
0
0.700%
Bold
252/
0/
156/
0/
0/
100
0.695%
Impish
252/
196/
60/
0/
0/
0
0.685%
Impish
252/
40/
216/
0/
0/
0
0.679%
Bold
252/
0/
248/
0/
0/
8
0.679%
Bold
248/
0/
252/
0/
8/
0
0.565%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Skarmory in Gen 9 OU?

The top moves for Skarmory in Gen 9 OU are Roost (99.848%), Body Press (83.565%), Spikes (63.822%), Whirlwind (49.945%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Skarmory?

Skarmory synergizes well with Gliscor (53.914%), Blissey (44.396%), Pecharunt (44.302%), Ogerpon (34.304%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Skarmory?

The most popular items for Skarmory are Rocky Helmet (67.246%), Heavy-Duty Boots (19.917%), Leftovers (6.101%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Skarmory?

The most common abilities for Skarmory are Sturdy (99.858%) and Weak Armor (0.110%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Skarmory?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Skarmory?

The most common EV spread for Skarmory is Bold with 252/0/160/0/0/96 (35.550% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Skarmory good in Gen 9 OU?

Skarmory is currently ranked in the Gen 9 OU metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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