Skarmory (Pokémon)

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



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Steel Flying
Unknown Unknown
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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
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HP
0
Atk
2
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
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0
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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 185 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 of its feathers, which are sharp enough to be used as blades and sharper than any man-made sword. Its skin and feathers are solid due to being raised in very harsh conditions. Its nests are usually found in thorn bushes, where continual scratching of a young individual's 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 regions where these Pokémon are common, warriors would use the sharp feathers that fell off Skarmory as swords. It is a popular Pokémon that is used for heraldic designs, and in Galar, it has violent territorial clashes with Corviknight. In Blueberry Academy, Skarmory is used for the school's Flying Taxi service.

In Generation V, Steel Wing was its signature move, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.

In the anime

 
Skarmory in the anime

Major appearances

Skarmory debuted in Hot Matches!, under the ownership of Miki. It was used 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.

In The Legend of Thunder!, Attila's Skarmory was his main battling Pokémon.

In All Torkoal, No Play!, a Skarmory bullied a wild Torkoal in the Valley of Steel.

In Grass Hysteria!, a Skarmory kidnapped May and dumped her in the Forbidden Forest.

In Who's Flying Now?, Winona would let people ride on her giant Skarmory during the Feather Festival.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Skarmory kidnapped Pikachu and Pichu. Team Go-Getters battled it 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.

In Pikachu's Summer Festival, a Skarmory kidnapped an Azumarill and later battled May's Combusken.

In Casting a Paul on Barry!, Barry used a Skarmory in his Lily of the Valley Conference match against Paul. It was able to use Spikes but was still easily defeated by Magmortar.

In Battles in the Sky!, a Sky Trainer used a Skarmory to battle Moria and her Talonflame, but it was eventually defeated by a super-effective Fire Blast.

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

In The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, the ninja army used six Skarmory in the attack on Ninja Village. In the next episode, they managed to pop Team Rocket's balloon, sending them blasting off.

In Dreams Are Made of These!, Jessie pulled a Skarmory from the Rocket Prize Master. It was used to battle Ash and Goh after the trio's attempts to catch Pikachu, Raboot, and Yamper failed. However, it was soon defeated.

In The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two, Onia and Zirc were revealed to own a Skarmory each, which they mainly use for aerial transportation.

Minor appearances

In Delibird's Dilemma, a Skarmory sent Meowth and Wobbuffet blasting off after being hit by a snowball thrown by Ash's Totodile.

In Camp Pikachu, a Skarmory stole Meowth and Wobbuffet's food.

A Skarmory appeared in Around the Whirlpool.

A Skarmory appeared in A Six Pack Attack!.

In That's Just Swellow, a Skarmory competed in the Crossgate PokéRinger.

A Skarmory appeared in PK13.

A Coordinator's Skarmory appeared in Deceit and Assist.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Skarmory were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past. Three of them attacked him and his Pidgeot just before.

In Spontaneous Combusken!, a Coordinator's Skarmory competed in the Chrysanthemum Contest.

In Going for Choke!, May's Squirtle defeated a Skarmory 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!.

In Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!, multiple Skarmory were affected by Team Galactic's meddling on Iron Island.

In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, Taylor's Skarmory competed in the Squallville PokéRinger.

In Pillars of Friendship!, J's henchmen used multiple Skarmory to attack the Battle Pyramid. They 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.

In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Skarmory competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Skarmory competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but was defeated by Pikachu.

In The Mew from Here!, multiple Skarmory was seen on Faraway Island.

A Skarmory appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Four Skarmory appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP152 Skarmory Ash's Pokédex Skarmory, the Armor Bird Pokémon. Because Skarmory nests in briars 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

Pokémon Adventures

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 Start the Countdown, Starmie.

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.*

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Shu owns a Skarmory, as seen in GDZ62.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

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 Galar
Isle of Armor #153
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword The pointed feathers of these Pokémon are sharper than swords. Skarmory and Corviknight fight viciously over territory.
Shield People fashion swords from Skarmory's shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs.
Brilliant Diamond Skarmory is clad entirely in ironhard armor. It flies at speeds over 180 mph.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#113
Scarlet Its sturdy, heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.
Violet Since the feathers that it sheds are thin and sharp, people apparently once used them as swords.


   
Skarmory in the Alola Pokédex Skarmory in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold
Trade, Event
Silver
Route 45
Crystal
Route 45MorningDay
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
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Challenge Road
Challenge Road (Wanderer)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Route 227, Stark Mountain
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Canyon Biome
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)


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 Plain
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
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas, Entrance Boss), Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range (Special)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Castform Sea, Aegislash Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Mt. Faraway (6F-19F), Purity Forest (15F-17F)
Fainted Pokémon: Grand Sea
New Snap
Shiver SnowfieldsDay
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Jungle Verde: Stage 144
Graucus Hall: Stage 496
Masters EX
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Argenta & Skarmory


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

Games Held items
Colosseum
  Sharp Beak (100%)
FireRed LeafGreen
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Sword Shield
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl

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

Skarmory is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
044 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
088 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
1212 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
1616 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
2020 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
2424 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
2828 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 09090% 25
3232 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
3636 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20
4040 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 08585% 40
4444 Spikes Ground Status 0000 00——% 20
4848 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
5252 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 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

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM031  TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034  TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM040  TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM065  TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087  TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM089  TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM090  TM090 Spikes Ground Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM093  TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM094  TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM097  TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM104  TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM105  TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM106  TM106 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10
TM113  TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM116  TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM160  TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM164  TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM170  TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM176  TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM197  TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM223  TM223 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Skarmory
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Skarmory
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Air Cutter Flying Special 60 95% 25
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15
Roost Flying Status —% 5
Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Skarmory
  • 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

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 Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Battle
Connected to: Diglett
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I want to go to bed peacefully every night!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm going to fall flat...
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 Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 52
Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
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: 163 Base Attack: 148 Base Defense: 226
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Steel Wing, Air Slash
Charged Attacks: Brave Bird, Sky Attack, Flash Cannon, Frustration , Return 
New Pokémon Snap
 
Photodex entry #163
Skarmory flew with such acrobatic skill over the snowfields. Its steel body is hard and sturdy, but because of its hollow bones, it’s actually very lightweight.

In Pokémon GO, Skarmory can be obtained by completing 2/5 of the Ticketed Special Research, A Drive to Investigate.

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Skarmory
 Steel  Flying 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
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Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
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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
Cross-Generation
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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 may be a combination of sky and armory or armor. It may also involve scar.

Airmd may be a combination of air and armed.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese エアームド Airmd From air and armed
  French Airmure From air and armure
  Spanish Skarmory Same as English name
  German Panzaeron From Panzer, aero, and iron
  Italian Skarmory Same as English name
  Korean 무장조 Mujangjo From 무장 (武裝) mujang and 조 (鳥) jo
  Mandarin Chinese 盔甲鳥 / 盔甲鸟 Kuījiǎniǎo From 盔甲 kuījiǎ and 鳥 / 鸟 niǎo
  Cantonese Chinese 盔甲鳥 Kwāigaapníuh From 盔甲 kwāigaap and níuh


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