Skarmory Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,383, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Skarmory in Pokemon GO?

Skarmory's best moveset is Steel Wing with Brave Bird. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Skarmory's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Skarmory reaches 2,383 CP at level 50 and 2,108 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Skarmory?

A 15/15/15 Skarmory shows 1,204 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,506 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 903 CP.

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

Weak to

Electric1.6× Fire1.6×

Resists

Bug0.39× Grass0.39× Poison0.39× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Flying0.625× Ground0.625× Normal0.625× Psychic0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 148

Defense 226

Stamina 163

Stat total: 537
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: 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

Skarmory does not evolve.

Mega Evolution

Skarmory

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Skarmory

Family

Skarmory This page

Mega Skarmory Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Skarmory

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Skarmory is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Skarmory

1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 32.6DPS 583TDO 2

Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 29.7DPS 674TDO 3

Blacephalon IncinerateMind Blown 29.0DPS 433TDO 4

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 28.7DPS 485TDO 5

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 28.5DPS 796TDO 6

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 27.4DPS 588TDO

Counters carrying Electric, Fire moves deal the most damage.

How to get Skarmory

Team GO Rocket: Shadow Skarmory arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Mega Skarmory: 300 Mega Energy for the first evolution

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

Skarmory in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Mega Ascension	31 Aug 2026	Wild spawn	Yes

Is Skarmory good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Skarmory has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

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 with Brave Bird. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Skarmory's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Skarmory takes super effective damage from Electric, Fire. It resists Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ground, Normal, Psychic, Steel. Bug, Grass, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Skarmory's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Skarmory reaches 2,383 CP at level 50 and 2,108 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Skarmory?

A 15/15/15 Skarmory shows 1,204 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,506 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 903 CP.

How do you get Skarmory in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Mega Ascension (August 2026).

Can Skarmory be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Skarmory is in the game. It could be shiny in Mega Ascension (August 2026).

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