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	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
6	Mud SlapLevel: 6Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
6	Mud SlapLevel: 6Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
9	BiteLevel: 9Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
12	Metal ClawLevel: 12Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
12	Metal ClawLevel: 12Metal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
17	Fury StrikesLevel: 17Fury Strikes	normal	PWR20	ACC85	PP15
17	Fury StrikesLevel: 17Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
20	PursuitLevel: 20Pursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
20	PursuitLevel: 20Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
23	SwiftLevel: 23Swift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
23	SwiftLevel: 23Swift	An attack that never misses.
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	Hurts foes when they switch in.
31	AgilityLevel: 31Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
31	AgilityLevel: 31Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
34	Steel WingLevel: 34Steel Wing	steel	PWR70	ACC90	PP25
34	Steel WingLevel: 34Steel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
39	SlashLevel: 39Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
39	SlashLevel: 39Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
42	ScreechLevel: 42Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
42	ScreechLevel: 42Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
45	Air SlashLevel: 45Air Slash	flying	PWR75	ACC95	PP15
45	Air SlashLevel: 45Air Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.
50	Drill PeckLevel: 50Drill Peck	flying	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
50	Drill PeckLevel: 50Drill Peck	A strong, spinning-peck attack.
53	Night SlashLevel: 53Night Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
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	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
Drill PeckDrill Peck	A strong, spinning-peck attack.
PursuitPursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
PursuitPursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
Brave BirdBrave Bird	flying	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
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	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM34TM34
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	PWR70	ACC90	PP25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
RoostRoost	flying	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	PWR60	ACC100	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
FlyFly	flying	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	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	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	PWR55	ACC95	PP15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	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.

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

Immunities (0×)

poison ground

Best Counters

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

Skarmoryin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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