Skitty (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Skitty (disambiguation).

Skitty Kitten Pokémon エネコ Eneco #0300 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Cute Charm or NormalizeGen IV+ Cacophony Cacophony Wonder Skin Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 25% male, 75% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Fairy Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Skitty 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 24.3 lbs. 11.0 kg Skitty 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 65 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 52 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Skitty 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Pink	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Skitty (Japanese: エネコ Eneco) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Delcatty when exposed to a Moon Stone.

Biology

Skitty is a pink, feline Pokémon with a stumpy body and four short legs. On its face is a cream-colored, crescent-shaped marking. It has slit-like eyes and tufted ears with purple interiors. Its slender tail has a bulky pink section at the end, terminated by three pin-like structures with yellow ball-like tips. In battle, its tail puffs out and it threatens opponents with a sharp growl.

It is fascinated by moving objects and chases them. It is known to chase its own tail and become dizzy from it. Although it can be difficult to earn its trust, it is very popular due to its adorable looks and behavior. In Generation III, Assist was its signature move. It lives in holes in trees in tropical and temperate forests.

Skitty and its evolved form, Delcatty, are the only known Pokémon that can have Normalize as an Ability.

Evolution

Skitty evolves into Delcatty.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Skitty  Normal

→

First evolution Delcatty  Normal

In the anime

Main series

Skitty in the anime

Major appearances

May's Skitty

Skitty made its main series debut in I Feel Skitty!, where it was caught by May. It was particularly ditzy and mischievous, and it had a tendency of getting itself into trouble with other Pokémon.

Other

Skitty debuted in Big Meowth, Little Dreams, where Meowth fell in love with one.

In a flashback in Delcatty Got Your Tongue, Dr. Abby owned a male Skitty nicknamed Johnny. He was commonly used during her time as a Coordinator. In the present day, he is a Delcatty.

In PK21, a Skitty joined Pikachu and his friends during their adventure in the Unown Dimension.

In a flashback in A Trip Down Memory Train!, a Skitty befriended Clemont's Bunnelby when it was still a wild Pokémon.

Minor appearances

Skitty made its English dub debut in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker.

In The Ribbon Cup Caper, a Skitty was at the S.S. St. Flower's Pokémon Center.

A Coordinator's Skitty appeared in The Saffron Con.

In Queen of the Serpentine!, a Skitty was one of Lucy's pets.

A Skitty appeared in Journey to the Unown!

In Noodles: Roamin' Off, Meowth's fantasy featured a Skitty.

A Trainer's Skitty appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League! and Lost at the League!.

A Skitty appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

A Skitty appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!.

A Skitty appeared in A Battle of Aerial Mobility!.

A Skitty appeared in A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!.

A Skitty appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!.

A Skitty appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

A Skitty appeared in Awakening the Sleeping Giant.

A Skitty appeared in Going for the Gold!.

In A Battle by Any Other Name!, a Trainer's Skitty competed in the Poké Puff Contest.

A Skitty appeared in The Bonds of Evolution!.

In Summer of Discovery!, Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Skitty attended the Pokémon Summer Camp. Another Trainer's Skitty also appeared in a fantasy in the latter episode.

Two Skitty appeared in Dreaming a Performer's Dream!.

A Trainer's Skitty appeared in Confronting the Darkness!.

Two Skitty appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!, each under the ownership of a different Trainer.

A Trainer's Skitty appeared in Performing a Pathway to the Future!.

A Trainer's Skitty appeared in The Synchronicity Test!.

Three Skitty appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, with two belonging to Trainers and the third appearing in a flashback under the ownership of Nikola.

A Trainer's Skitty appeared in Forming a More Perfect Union!.

A Trainer's Skitty appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

In Getting More Than You Battled For!, a Skitty was living on Cero Island. It reappeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG047 Skitty Ash's Pokédex Skitty, the Kitten Pokémon. Skitty will get completely caught up in pursuing any moving objects that catch its eye.

Pokémon Generations

Skitty in Pokémon Generations

In The Cavern, a wild Skitty was fleeing from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.

In the manga

Skitty in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: May's Skitty

May owns a Skitty in Ash & Pikachu.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

A Skitty appeared in Getting More than You Battled For!.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Kiki

Kiki was one of Ruby's first Pokémon along with Nana and Rara and first appeared in Creeping Past Cacnea. She is used in the Cute category of Pokémon Contests and, like the rest of his Pokémon, is a really powerful battler. She evolved into a Delcatty after accidentally being exposed to a Moon Stone on Steven Stone's belt.

A student's Skitty appeared in Movie Panic.

Shauna owns a Skitty, nicknamed Neko, that first appeared in An X-cuse to Come Out and Play, where it was seen with its Trainer in Vaniville Town watching Y's failed attempt to get X out of his house. Neko and the others managed to escape from the town during Xerneas and Yveltal's rampage, and has since then been traveling with its trainer and her friends.

In the TCG

Main article: Skitty (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Ranger: Teresa, a resident of Fall City, owns six Skitty. When they all run away during the second numbered mission, she gets the player to retrieve them for her.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #061 Kanto #— Ruby Skitty has the habit of becoming fascinated by moving objects and chasing them around. This Pokémon is known to chase after its own tail and become dizzy. Sapphire Skitty is known to chase around playfully after its own tail. In the wild, this Pokémon lives in holes in the trees of forests. It is very popular as a pet because of its adorable looks. Emerald A Skitty's adorably cute behavior makes it highly popular. In battle, it makes its tail puff out. It threatens foes with a sharp growl. FireRed It is said to be difficult to earn its trust. However, it is extremely popular for its cute looks and behavior. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond It can't stop itself from chasing moving things, and it runs in a circle, chasing its own tail. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It's adorable when it chases its own tail. It's difficult to earn its trust. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova B2W2: #078 Black It can't stop itself from chasing moving things, and it runs in a circle, chasing its own tail. White Black 2 It shows its cute side by chasing its own tail until it gets dizzy. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Central #078 Hoenn #063 X It can't stop itself from chasing moving things, and it runs in a circle, chasing its own tail. Y It shows its cute side by chasing its own tail until it gets dizzy. Omega Ruby Skitty has the habit of becoming fascinated by moving objects and chasing them around. This Pokémon is known to chase after its own tail and become dizzy. Alpha Sapphire Skitty is known to chase around playfully after its own tail. In the wild, this Pokémon lives in holes in the trees of forests. It is very popular as a pet because of its adorable looks.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It can't stop itself from chasing moving things, and it runs in circles, chasing its own tail. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Route 116 Trade Pikachu in Fortree City Emerald Route 116 FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 222 (Swarm) Platinum Route 222 (Swarm) HeartGold SoulSilver Transfer from Pokéwalker Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Hoenn Field
Generation V Black White Dream World or Trade Black 2 Trade White 2 Castelia City Dream World Pleasant Forest
Generation VI X Y Route 4 Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 116 Trade Spinda in Fortree City
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Route 222 (Swarm) Grand Underground - Spacious Cave (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Box R&S Store 500 Pokémon from one cartridge* Pinball: R&S Hatch from Egg Trozei! Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 4, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Starter Pokémon, Joyous Tower (24F-28F) Ranger Fall City
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Starter Pokémon, Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) MD Sky Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F)
Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Trailhead Field Rumble U Frenzy Square: Guard the Fort!, Variety Battle: I Dunno, Audino
Generation VI Battle Trozei Colossal Forest: Stage 6 Rumble World Fairy Land: Ancient Stronghold (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Wishing Star Tower (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Rayquaza Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Joyous Tower (20F-25F) Fainted Pokémon: Silver Trench, Buried Relic, Wyvern Hill
Cross-Generation Shuffle Albens Town: Stage 222

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	PokéPark Egg Skitty	Japanese	Japan	5	March 12 to May 8, 2005
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Skitty	Japanese	Japan	10	March 21 to April 9, 2006

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Pokémon Box Egg Skitty	Japanese	hide	5	May 30, 2003 onwards
RSEFRLG	Pokémon Box Egg Skitty	English	hide	5	May 4, 2004 onwards
RSEFRLG	Pokémon Box Egg Skitty	French	hide	5	May 4, 2004 onwards
RSEFRLG	Pokémon Box Egg Skitty	German	hide	5	May 4, 2004 onwards
RSEFRLG	Pokémon Box Egg Skitty	Italian	hide	5	May 4, 2004 onwards
RSEFRLG	Pokémon Box Egg Skitty	Spanish	hide	5	May 4, 2004 onwards

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Leppa Berry (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Leppa Berry (5%)
Platinum
Black 2	White 2	Pecha Berry (50%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Speed: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 260	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 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX. Click on the generation numbers above to see Skitty's learnsets from other generations.

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Scratch	Skitty (EX Ruby & Sapphire 70) Skitty (Legends Awakened 119)
Lunge	Skitty (EX Ruby & Sapphire 71)
Take Down	Skitty (Platinum 93)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Hatch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.2% Friend Area: Energetic Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm finicky about friends, but I can fight with you. 26%-50% HP Oh, no. My health is in half already. 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I can hardly move... Level up Giggle... It appears I've leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group: Normal Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 15 Max. exp.: 25 Browser entry R-098 Skitty playfully hops about if it spots a Capture Disc. It adorably waves its tail.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds Base HP: 48 Base Attack: 65 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 30 - 85 5 #308 Mega Boost+ Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 79 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Feint Attack, Tackle Charged Attacks: Dig, Disarming Voice, Wild Charge

Evolution data

Unevolved Skitty  Normal

Moon Stone →

First evolution Delcatty  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Skitty images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• The Fluffy Tail item resembles Skitty's tail. This is because the Japanese name of the item is called Eneco's Tail, Eneco being the Japanese name for Skitty.
• Skitty is the only Generation III Pokémon that evolves via Moon Stone.

• Despite Skitty and Delcatty being available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, its former signature move, Assist, is still unusable as of Generation VIII.

Origin

Skitty is based on a kitten with its tail resembling a cat toy, which is also what the item Fluffy Tail appears to be. The tail also looks like foxtail grass or a pin holder. Skitty's crescent moon shaped face may allude to rich nocturnal life of cats.

Name origin

Skitty may be a combination of skittish and kitty. Eneco may be a combination of 狗尾草 enokorogusa (green foxtail, a type of plant that Skitty's tail resembles) and 猫 neko (cat).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese エネコ Eneco From 狗尾草 enokorogusa and 猫 neko French Skitty Same as English name Spanish Skitty Same as English name German Eneco Same as Japanese name Italian Skitty Same as English name Korean 에나비 Enabi* 스키티 Skitty* From the partial transcription of Japanese name and 나비 nabi Transcription of English name Mandarin Chinese 向尾喵 Xiàngwěimiāo From 向尾 xiàng wěi, 狗尾草 gǒuwěicǎo, and 喵 miāo Cantonese Chinese 向尾喵 Héungméihmēu From 向尾 héung méih, 狗尾草 gáuméihchóu, and 喵 mēu

More languages Hindi म्याली Myaalee From meow and बिल्ली billi Russian Скитти Skitti Transcription of English name Thai เอเนโค Enekho Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• May's Skitty
• Kiki
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

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