Skarmory
Steel/Flying-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Mega Skarmory for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Steel Wing Brave Bird
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Skarmory takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 537
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- Eggs
- 5 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,204 CP
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 Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Flash Cannon 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
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Air Slash builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Skarmory raid guide
Best counters against Skarmory
How to get Skarmory
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 5 km eggs · shiny possible
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Skarmory knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 51 | 1,822 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 51 | 1,973 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,167 | 1,234 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,452 | 1,536 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,167 | 1,234 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 883 | 933 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,167 | 1,234 |
Is Skarmory good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Skarmory has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (226 Defense / 163 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- 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.
- Shadow Skarmory deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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 | 29 |
| Lv 2 | 93 |
| Lv 3 | 157 |
| Lv 4 | 220 |
| Lv 5 | 284 |
| Lv 6 | 348 |
| Lv 7 | 411 |
| Lv 8 | 475 |
| Lv 9 | 538 |
| Lv 10 | 602 |
| Lv 11 | 662 |
| Lv 12 | 723 |
| Lv 13 | 783 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 843 |
| Lv 15 | 903 |
| Lv 16 | 963 |
| Lv 17 | 1,024 |
| Lv 18 | 1,084 |
| Lv 19 | 1,144 |
| Lv 20 | 1,204 |
| Lv 21 | 1,265 |
| Lv 22 | 1,325 |
| Lv 23 | 1,385 |
| Lv 24 | 1,445 |
| Lv 25 | 1,506 |
| Lv 26 | 1,566 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,626 |
| Lv 28 | 1,686 |
| Lv 29 | 1,747 |
| Lv 30 | 1,807 |
| Lv 31 | 1,837 |
| Lv 32 | 1,867 |
| Lv 33 | 1,897 |
| Lv 34 | 1,927 |
| Lv 35 | 1,958 |
| Lv 36 | 1,988 |
| Lv 37 | 2,018 |
| Lv 38 | 2,048 |
| Lv 39 | 2,078 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,108 |
| Lv 41 | 2,135 |
| Lv 42 | 2,162 |
| Lv 43 | 2,189 |
| Lv 44 | 2,216 |
| Lv 45 | 2,244 |
| Lv 46 | 2,271 |
| Lv 47 | 2,299 |
| Lv 48 | 2,327 |
| Lv 49 | 2,355 |
| Lv 50 | 2,383 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0227
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 50.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0227_POKEMON_SKARMORY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Skarmory in Pokemon GO?
Skarmory's best moveset is Steel Wing (fast) with Brave Bird (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Skarmory's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
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 Skarmory's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Skarmory reaches 2,383 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,108 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Skarmory?
A perfect 15/15/15 Skarmory shows 1,204 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,506 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.
Is Shadow Skarmory better than regular Skarmory?
Shadow Skarmory deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Skarmory in Pokemon GO?
Skarmory spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 5 km eggs. It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Skarmory be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Skarmory is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.