Where can I find Skarmory in SoulGold?

Skarmory can be found in 8 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Skarmory?

Skarmory is a steel/flying-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Skarmory learn in SoulGold?

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

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Skarmoryin Pokémon SoulGold

steelflying

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Armor Bird Pokémon

A Pokémon that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from Skarmory to make swords and knives.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

SteelFlying

Dex

#227

Abilities

Keen Eye(Primary)

Prevents loss of accuracy.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

Weak Armor(Hidden)

Its stats change when hit.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

flying

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball4.5%

Ultra Ball6.1%

Base Exp

163

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

Metalcoat(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

Forms

Normal,Mega

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Skarmory can be found in Mt. Silver Mountain Side (uncommon), in Mt. Silver Outside (uncommon), and in Route 45 (rare), among one other area. Wild ones range from level 25 to 60.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
4	Sand AttackLevel: 4Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
4	Sand AttackLevel: 4Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
8	Fury AttackLevel: 8Fury Attack	normal	15	85	20
8	Fury AttackLevel: 8Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
12	Metal ClawLevel: 12Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
12	Metal ClawLevel: 12Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
16	AgilityLevel: 16Agility	psychic	0	0	30
16	AgilityLevel: 16Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
20	Wing AttackLevel: 20Wing Attack	flying	0	100	35
20	Wing AttackLevel: 20Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
24	SlashLevel: 24Slash	normal	70	100	20
24	SlashLevel: 24Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
28	Steel WingLevel: 28Steel Wing	steel	70	90	25
28	Steel WingLevel: 28Steel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
32	PaybackLevel: 32Payback	dark	50	100	10
32	PaybackLevel: 32Payback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
36	Drill PeckLevel: 36Drill Peck	flying	80	100	20
36	Drill PeckLevel: 36Drill Peck	A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill.
40	Metal SoundLevel: 40Metal Sound	steel	0	85	40
40	Metal SoundLevel: 40Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
44	SpikesLevel: 44Spikes	ground	0	0	20
44	SpikesLevel: 44Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
48	Iron DefenseLevel: 48Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
48	Iron DefenseLevel: 48Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
52	Brave BirdLevel: 52Brave Bird	flying	120	100	15
52	Brave BirdLevel: 52Brave Bird	A low altitude charge that also hurts the user.
57	Beak BlastLevel: 57Beak Blast	flying	100	100	15
57	Beak BlastLevel: 57Beak Blast	Heats beak to attack last. Burns foe on contact.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Drill PeckDrill Peck	flying	80	100	20
Drill PeckDrill Peck	A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill.
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
WhirlwindWhirlwind	normal	0	85	20
WhirlwindWhirlwind	Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle.
Sky AttackSky Attack	flying	140	90	5
Sky AttackSky Attack	2-turn attack. High critical hit ratio, and may flinch.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Brave BirdBrave Bird	flying	120	100	15
Brave BirdBrave Bird	A low altitude charge that also hurts the user.
AssuranceAssurance	dark	0	100	10
AssuranceAssurance	An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
Guard SwapGuard Swap	psychic	0	0	10
Guard SwapGuard Swap	Swaps changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	0	0	20
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

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TM/HM Moves (33)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FlyFly	flying	0	95	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoostRoost	flying	0	0	0	TM19TM19
RoostRoost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Sky DropSky Drop	flying	60	100	10	TM58TM58
Sky DropSky Drop	Takes the foe into the sky then drops it the next turn.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM51TM51
Steel WingSteel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.