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Skarmory
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Skarmory

Armor Bird Pokémon

Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.

Abilities: Keen Eye, Sturdy, Weak Armor
Other forms:Mega Skarmory
Format

Recommended build

Doubles · Current

The most popular Skarmory build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Iron Head, Brave Bird, Protect, and Tailwind holding Skarmorite with a Jolly nature.

Iron Head86.3%
SteelPhysical80 Pow15 PP

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Brave Bird77.6%
FlyingPhysical120 Pow15 PP

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

Protect59.7%
NormalStatus Pow10 PP

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

Tailwind34.1%
FlyingStatus Pow15 PP

For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.

Item73.6%
Skarmorite

Skarmorite

Allows Skarmory to Mega Evolve during battle.

Nature41.4%

Jolly

+Spd -SpA

Ability69.2%

Sturdy

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Competitive usage

Top moves

  1. 1Iron Head86.3%
  2. 2Brave Bird77.6%
  3. 3Protect59.7%
  4. 4Tailwind34.1%
  5. 5Swords Dance22.9%
  6. 6Rock Tomb16.1%
  7. 7Rock Slide15.2%
  8. 8Body Press14.6%

Held items

  1. 1Skarmorite73.6%
  2. 2Leftovers7.5%
  3. 3Sitrus Berry3.9%
  4. 4Quick Claw1.7%
  5. 5Occa Berry1.6%
  6. 6Metal Coat1.3%
  7. 7Muscle Band1.1%
  8. 8Bright Powder0.9%

Teammates

  1. 1Garchomp
  2. 2Sinistcha
  3. 3Whimsicott
  4. 4Incineroar
  5. 5Tyranitar
  6. 6Farigiraf
  7. 7Sylveon
  8. 8Sneasler

Natures

  1. 1Jolly41.4%
  2. 2Adamant39.7%
  3. 3Impish9.9%
  4. 4Careful4.6%
  5. 5Bold1.1%
  6. 6Brave0.9%
  7. 7Naughty0.8%
  8. 8Sassy0.4%

Abilities

  1. 1Sturdy69.2%
  2. 2Weak Armor25.6%
  3. 3Keen Eye5.2%