Where can I find Skarmory in Polished Crystal?

Skarmory can be found in 14 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Skarmory?

Skarmory is a steel/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Skarmory learn in Polished Crystal?

Skarmory can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Skarmoryin Pokémon Polished Crystal

steelflying

Pokédex Entry

Armor Bird Pokémon

The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is said that people once used the feathers as swords.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

SteelFlying

Dex

#228 Johto Dex · #227 National

Abilities

Keen Eye(Primary)

Prevents foes from lowering accuracy.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Weak Armor(Hidden)

Physical attacks trade Def for Spe.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

flying

Hatch Rate

Medium Slow (25 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball4.5%

Ultra Ball6.1%

Base Exp

168

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

Sharpbeak(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2electric ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5grass ×0.25flying ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.25dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poisonground

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

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How to Obtain

Skarmory can be found in Rugged Road South (rare) in the morning and day-time, and in Route 45 (rare) in the morning and day-time, among two other areas. Skarmory can also appear in hidden grottos in Rugged Road North and Route 45. Wild ones range from level 36 to 75, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (10)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
6	Mud SlapLevel: 6Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
6	Mud SlapLevel: 6Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	dark	60	100	25
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
12	Metal ClawLevel: 12Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
12	Metal ClawLevel: 12Metal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
17	Fury StrikesLevel: 17Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
17	Fury StrikesLevel: 17Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
20	PursuitLevel: 20Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
20	PursuitLevel: 20Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
23	SwiftLevel: 23Swift	normal	60	100	20
23	SwiftLevel: 23Swift	An attack that never misses.
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	ground	0	100	20
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	Hurts foes when they switch in.
31	AgilityLevel: 31Agility	psychic	0	100	30
31	AgilityLevel: 31Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
34	Steel WingLevel: 34Steel Wing	steel	70	90	25
34	Steel WingLevel: 34Steel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
39	SlashLevel: 39Slash	normal	70	100	20
39	SlashLevel: 39Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
42	ScreechLevel: 42Screech	normal	0	85	40
42	ScreechLevel: 42Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
45	Air SlashLevel: 45Air Slash	flying	75	95	15
45	Air SlashLevel: 45Air Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.
50	Drill PeckLevel: 50Drill Peck	flying	80	100	20
50	Drill PeckLevel: 50Drill Peck	A strong, spinning-peck attack.
53	Night SlashLevel: 53Night Slash	dark	70	100	15
53	Night SlashLevel: 53Night Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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Egg Moves (3)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Drill PeckDrill Peck	flying	80	100	20
Drill PeckDrill Peck	A strong, spinning-peck attack.
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
Brave BirdBrave Bird	flying	120	100	15
Brave BirdBrave Bird	A charge that also hurts the user.

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TM/HM Moves (27)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM34TM34
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
FlyFly	flying	90	100	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	80	100	15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Skarmory. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire2×electric2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Skarmory resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

poison ground

grass0.25×bug0.25×normal0.5×flying0.5×psychic0.5×dragon0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Skarmory, either offensively or defensively.

Skarmoryin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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