Skarmory (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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Skarmory
Armor Bird Pokémon
エアームド
Airmd
#227
Skarmory



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Steel Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Keen Eye or Sturdy Cacophony
Cacophony
Weak Armor
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
25 (7.7%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Flying
Hatch time
25 cycles
Height
5'07" 1.7 m
Skarmory
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Weight
111.3 lbs. 50.5 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
168
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
163
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Skarmory
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HP
0
Atk
2
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
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0
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0
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
70
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Skarmory (Japanese: エアームド Airmd) is a dual-type Steel/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Skarmory is a silver-gray, avian Pokémon with a long, metallic blue neck, legs, and tail. It has yellow eyes, a pointed beak with several pointed teeth, and a triangular crest on its head. There are red feathers under the sheaths that cover its sharp wings, and each feather can be moved independently. Its wings are actually hollow, allowing it to travel up to 180 mph (300 km/h). Its feet have three toes on them, two in front and one in back, and its tail has hooked ends.

Its steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles, but once a year the battered wings grow back completely. This process restores the cutting edges. Its feathers are sharp enough to be used as blades. Its skin and feathers are solid because it lives and is raised in very harsh conditions. Its nests are usually found in thorn bushes, where continual scratching of its skin will eventually harden it into an iron-like state. However, water can cause Skarmory's hard body to rust easily, so it stays in its nest on rainy days. In ancient Alola, warriors would use the sharp feathers that fell off Skarmory as swords.

In the anime

Major appearances

Skarmory debuted in Hot Matches!, under the ownership of Miki. She used it to battle Brock's Vulpix, which it defeated with Steel Wing. It then battled Ash's Cyndaquil, but the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket. After Team Rocket was sent blasting off, Skarmory and Cyndaquil resumed their battle the next day, during which Skarmory was defeated by Cyndaquil's Flamethrower.

A Skarmory appeared in The Legend of Thunder!, under the ownership of Attila. It was his main battling Pokémon and was capable of learning very powerful moves.

A Skarmory appeared in All Torkoal, No Play!, where it was among the Steel-type Pokémon in the Valley of Steel picking on a wild Torkoal.

A Skarmory appeared in Grass Hysteria!, where it kidnapped May and dumped her in the Forbidden Forest.

A giant Skarmory appeared in Who's Flying Now?, under the ownership of Winona. She would let people take rides on it during the Feather Festival.

A Skarmory appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, where it kidnapped Pikachu and Pichu. Team Go-Getters battled it and eventually managed to save the two Electric rodents. After the battle, the Skarmory claimed to have no memory of the event, although the reason for this is unknown. Squirtle guessed that "maybe Skarmory bumped its head."

A Skarmory appeared in Pikachu's Summer Festival, where it kidnapped an Azumarill and later battled May's Combusken.

A Skarmory appeared in Casting a Paul on Barry!, under the ownership of Barry. He used it in his battle against Paul at the Lily of the Valley Conference. It was able to use Spikes, but was still easily defeated by Magmortar.

A Skarmory appeared in Battles in the Sky!, under the ownership of a Sky Trainer. It was seen battling Moria and her Talonflame, but it was eventually defeated by a super-effective Fire Blast.

A Skarmory appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air. It was among the immense Flying-type Pokémon summoned by Hoopa to create wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined Gust was too much for them and sent them blasting off.

Six Skarmory appeared in The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, under the ownership of the ninja army. They participated in the attack on Ninja Village. They reappeared in the next episode, where they managed to pop Team Rocket's balloon, sending them blasting off.

A Skarmory appeared in SS020, under the ownership of Team Rocket. Crobat was used to battle Ash and Go after their attempts to catch Pikachu, Raboot, and Yamper failed, but was soon defeated.

Minor appearances

A Skarmory appeared in Delibird's Dilemma, where it sent Meowth and Wobbuffet blasting off after being hit by a snowball thrown by Ash's Totodile.

A Skarmory appeared in Camp Pikachu, where it stole Meowth and Wobbuffet's food.

A Skarmory appeared in Around the Whirlpool as part of Brock's example.

A Skarmory appeared in A Six Pack Attack!.

A Skarmory appeared in Grass Hysteria! as a resident of the Forbidden Forest.

A Skarmory appeared in That's Just Swellow as one of the participants of the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.

A Skarmory appeared in PK13.

A Coordinator's Skarmory appeared in Deceit and Assist.

Multiple Skarmory appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past. Three of them attacked Sir Aaron and his Pidgeot.

A Coordinator's Skarmory briefly appeared in Spontaneous Combusken!, where it took part in the Chrysanthemum Contest.

A Coordinator's Skarmory appeared in Going for Choke!. May's Squirtle defeated it during the Battle Stage of the Mulberry Contest.

A Skarmory appeared in The Ole' Berate and Switch!, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt.

A Skarmory appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.

Multiple Skarmory appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!, where they were some of the Steel-type Pokémon on Iron Island that had gone crazy due to Team Galactic's actions.

A Skarmory appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, under the ownership of Taylor. It was one of the participants of the Squallville PokéRinger competition.

Multiple Skarmory appeared in Pillars of Friendship!, under the ownership of J's henchmen. They were used to attack the Battle Pyramid, but were eventually defeated by Pikachu's Thunderbolt.

A Skarmory appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Skarmory appeared in a flashback in BWS02.

A Trainer's Skarmory appeared in A Relay in the Sky!, where it was a participant of the Pokémon Sky Relay.

A Trainer's Skarmory appeared in Battle Royal 151!, where it competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but was defeated by Pikachu.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP152 Skarmory Ash's Pokédex Skarmory, the Armor Bird Pokémon. Because Skarmory nests in briers and is constantly scratched by thorns, its wings become razor-sharp.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP184 Skarmory Dawn's Pokédex Skarmory, the Armor Bird Pokémon. Skarmory's body is covered with a steel-like armor, and can fly at speeds of over one hundred miles per hour.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Gold helped Falkner catch a Skarmory in Sunkern Treasure by using his newly caught Sunkern to leap near it to let Exbo attack it with its Ember. Falkner then passed the Gym Leader test using it, becoming the new Gym Leader of Violet City.

Falkner's father, Walker, owns a Skarmory. In Scrappy Skarmory, he rode it to visit Chuck in Cianwood City. He was attacked by Suicune on the way, so he teamed up with Chuck in an attempt to capture it, but failed.

A Skarmory appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Winona was seen with a Skarmory in Bravo, Vibrava, which she used to battle Team Aqua.

Carr used a Skarmory to escape from Team Rocket's airship in Black Hole Escape.

In Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise, Skarmory was the first rental Pokémon used by Emerald in his Battle Factory team.

The Battle Factory rented a Skarmory, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

The Battle Factory rented another Skarmory, which was also stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!.

The Battle Tower rented a Skarmory, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

A Skarmory appeared in The Wild Full-Power Pose of Fire, under the ownership of Kahili.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS138 Feathers from its wings are thin and hard. They can also be used as blades or knives.*

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu owns a Skarmory, as seen in GDZ62.

In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission manga

Much like the games, Skarmory is Elita's Partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission.

In the TCG

Main article: Skarmory (TCG)

In the TFG

One Skarmory figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In the Pokémon Stadium 2, a Skarmory can be seen flying on the Flying Terrain. Other guest Pokémon found in the Flying Terrain include a Drifloon and a Hoppip drifting in the distance.

Trophy information

"An Armor Bird Pokémon with a steel-hard body and wings. It flies at speeds up to 186 miles per hour and slices enemies with sharp steel wings that grow dull over time. It grows new wings once a year, which regain their original sharpness. It's said that people used to use fallen wings for swords and knives. It can fly so quickly and freely because it has light, hollow bones."

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Skarmory appears as a Spirit.

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Skarmory resides at the top of Mt. Steel where it does not like being disturbed. Skarmory holds a Diglett captive and attacks the player. After being defeated, it flies away and doesn't return. However, the player can have a Skarmory join their team after beating the game in the following dungeons: Western Cave 40F-49F; Wish Cave 18F-19F.
  • Pokémon Ranger: Skarmory is Elita's partner Pokémon. The player also sees it at the Grassland Challenge.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#198
Gold Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
Silver After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Crystal The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is said that people once used the feathers as swords.
Stadium 2 Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
Generation III Hoenn
#115
Kanto
#—
Ruby Skarmory is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This Pokémon flies at close to 190 mph. It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges.
Sapphire Skarmory's steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings grow back completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state.
Emerald A Pokémon that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from Skarmory to make swords and knives.
FireRed After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
LeafGreen Its sturdy wings look heavy, but its bones are hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#203
Diamond Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
SoulSilver After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #203
Black Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph.
White
Black 2 Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #112
Hoenn
#120
X After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Y Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph.
Omega Ruby Skarmory is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This Pokémon flies at close to 190 mph. It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges.
Alpha Sapphire Skarmory's steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings grow back completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #208
Alola
USUM: #270
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Sun Its feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords.
Moon Its metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest.
Ultra Sun The wing feathers it sheds can be processed and made into knives whose sharpness is recognized by the finest chefs.
Ultra Moon Its body is draped in steel armor. It looks heavy, but it can fly at speeds of up to 185 miles an hour!
Generation VIII
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold
Trade, Event
Silver
Route 45
Crystal
Route 45
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Route 113
Emerald
Route 113
FireRed
Sevault Canyon
LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Realgam Tower (Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 227, Stark Mountain
Platinum
Route 227, Stark Mountain
HeartGold
Trade
SoulSilver
Route 45
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Reversal Mountain
Dream World
Windswept Sky
Generation VI
X Y
Victory Road, Friend Safari (Steel)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Route 113
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani, Vast Poni Canyon, Poké Pelago*
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani, Vast Poni Canyon
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Volcano (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
Secret Storage 5, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Western Cave (40F-49F), Wish Cave (18F-19F)
Ranger
Kisara Plains
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Ranger: SoA
Chroma Highlands
Ranger: GS
Sky, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: Sunny Seashore, Tower: All*
Rumble U
Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 3Th
Shuffle
Jungle Verde: Stage 144
Graucus Hall: Stage 496
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas, Entrance Boss), Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range (Special)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Fury Cutter Skarmory English United States 5 August 30 to September 26, 2002

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Colosseum   Sharp Beak (100%)
FireRed LeafGreen   Sharp Beak (5%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire   Metal Coat (5%)
Sun Moon   Metal Coat (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon   Metal Coat (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
140
130 - 211 256 - 416
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
465
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
1/2
Stamina
2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
15/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
066 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
099 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
1212 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 09595% 25
1717 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
2020 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
2323 Swift Normal Special 06060 —% 20
2828 Spikes Ground Status 0000 —% 20
3131 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
3434 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 09090% 25
3939 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
4242 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 08585% 40
4545 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
5050 Autotomize Steel Status 0000 —% 15
5353 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skarmory
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skarmory
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM05  TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM12  TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM17  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM19  TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM21  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM27  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM32  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM37  TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM39  TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM40  TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM41  TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM42  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46  TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM51  TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM58  TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM66  TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM75  TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM76  TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM80  TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM81  TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM87  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88  TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM91  TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM97  TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
XTM100  TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skarmory
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skarmory
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Assurance Dark Physical 60 100% 10
Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15
Curse* Ghost Status —% 10
Drill Peck Flying Physical 80 100% 20
Endure Normal Status —% 10
Guard Swap Psychic Status —% 10
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Skarmory in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Skarmory in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skarmory
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skarmory
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Defog Flying Status —% 15
S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status —% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Skarmory can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Skarmory cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skarmory
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Skarmory
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Quick Attack Skarmory (Stormfront 51)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
   
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.8%
Friend Area: Ravaged Field
Phrases
51%-100% HP These wings are quite light, actually.
26%-50% HP I don't like this. What remains of my health is half.
1%-25% HP This is terrible... I haven't any power left...
Level up Ah, leveled up! My wings feel lighter than ever!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Steel
Poké Assist:  
Flying
Field move: None
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A
Browser entry R-045
Skarmory is capable of freely flying high and low through the skies.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Steel
Poké Assist:  
Steel
Field move:  
(Demist ×-)
Browser entry R-189
It whips up gusts with its large wings. It also uses its ironclad body to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Steel
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Flying
Field move:
(present)
 
(Tackle ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Flying
Field move:
(past)
 
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry R-231/N-162
It attacks with gusts of luminous wind.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Steel
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Steel
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#143
 

Steely Resolve
Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
  Swappable Skill(s): Nosedive


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 130 Base Attack: 148 Base Defense: 260
Egg Distance: 10 km Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Steel Wing, Air Slash
Charged Attacks: Brave Bird, Sky Attack, Flash Cannon

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Skarmory
 Steel  Flying 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
  For other sprites and images, please see Skarmory images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Skarmory has much in common with the Andean condor and cranes, birds that are held in high esteem in Japan. It is also similar to many mythological, metallic birds such as the Stymphalian birds, the Gagana, and the Alicanto. In addition, its design resembles a wyvern.

Its concept could also be a pun on 鶴 tsuru (crane), referencing a paper crane, and 剣 tsurugi (sword). Its wings also resemble a Japanese paper hand fan.

Name origin

Skarmory is a combination of sky and armory or armor. It may also include scar, given how its sharp body could easily wound its prey and even leave them with scars; scar may also refer to Skarmory's own skin, being cut repeatedly in brambles when it is young and building up the harder, callused or scar-like tissue which makes up its steely hide as an adult.

Airmd may be based on air or a pun on armed or armored.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese エアームド Airmd From air, armed, and armored
  French Airmure From air and armure
  Spanish Skarmory Same as English name
  German Panzaeron From Panzer and aero
  Italian Skarmory Same as English name
  Korean 무장조 Mujangjo Combination of 무장 mujang and 조(鳥) jo
  Mandarin Chinese 盔甲鳥 / 盔甲鸟 Kuījiǎniǎo Literally "Armored bird"
  Cantonese Chinese


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