Mega Skarmory
Steel/Flying-type, Generation 2. Ranked #17 among Steel-type raid attackers (Tier B). #45 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Steel Wing Flash Cannon 15.3 DPS
- Master League
- Steel Wing Brave Bird 55.24% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flash Cannon costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Skarmory takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 664
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,137 CP
Mega Skarmory moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Steel Wing Best STAB | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Flash Cannon Best STAB | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Sky Attack STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Skarmory runs Steel Wing with Flash Cannon — 15.3 DPS and 261 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Flying slot with Air Slash and Brave Bird.
In Master League it runs Steel Wing and Brave Bird. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Air Slash builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Rankings
Where Mega Skarmory places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #17 | B | 15.3 | 261 | Steel Wing Flash Cannon |
| Flying | #25 | B | 15.7 | 269 | Air Slash Brave Bird |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #45 | D | 55.24% | Steel Wing Brave Bird | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Skarmory raid guide
How to get Mega Skarmory
- Evolve from
- Skarmory · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 96 | 3,233 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 96 | 3,500 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,100 | 2,191 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,613 | 2,725 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,100 | 2,191 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,588 | 1,656 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,100 | 2,191 |
Is Mega Skarmory good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #17 makes Mega Skarmory a useful Steel-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Steel bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (273), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 52 |
| Lv 2 | 165 |
| Lv 3 | 278 |
| Lv 4 | 391 |
| Lv 5 | 504 |
| Lv 6 | 617 |
| Lv 7 | 730 |
| Lv 8 | 843 |
| Lv 9 | 956 |
| Lv 10 | 1,069 |
| Lv 11 | 1,176 |
| Lv 12 | 1,282 |
| Lv 13 | 1,389 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,496 |
| Lv 15 | 1,603 |
| Lv 16 | 1,710 |
| Lv 17 | 1,817 |
| Lv 18 | 1,923 |
| Lv 19 | 2,030 |
| Lv 20 | 2,137 |
| Lv 21 | 2,244 |
| Lv 22 | 2,351 |
| Lv 23 | 2,458 |
| Lv 24 | 2,565 |
| Lv 25 | 2,672 |
| Lv 26 | 2,779 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,886 |
| Lv 28 | 2,992 |
| Lv 29 | 3,099 |
| Lv 30 | 3,206 |
| Lv 31 | 3,260 |
| Lv 32 | 3,313 |
| Lv 33 | 3,367 |
| Lv 34 | 3,420 |
| Lv 35 | 3,473 |
| Lv 36 | 3,527 |
| Lv 37 | 3,580 |
| Lv 38 | 3,634 |
| Lv 39 | 3,687 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,741 |
| Lv 41 | 3,788 |
| Lv 42 | 3,836 |
| Lv 43 | 3,884 |
| Lv 44 | 3,932 |
| Lv 45 | 3,981 |
| Lv 46 | 4,030 |
| Lv 47 | 4,079 |
| Lv 48 | 4,129 |
| Lv 49 | 4,179 |
| Lv 50 | 4,229 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0227
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 50.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0227_POKEMON_SKARMORY_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Skarmory in Pokemon GO?
Mega Skarmory's best moveset is Steel Wing (fast) with Flash Cannon (charged), worth 15.3 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Skarmory's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Skarmory takes super effective damage from Electric, Fire-type moves. It resists Bug, Grass, Poison, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ground, Normal, Psychic, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mega Skarmory's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Skarmory reaches 4,229 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,741 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Mega Skarmory good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Skarmory is ranked #45 (Tier D) in Master League with a 55.24% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Mega Skarmory bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Skarmory?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Skarmory shows 2,137 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,672 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mega Skarmory in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Skarmory ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Skarmory be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Skarmory depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.