Skeledirge Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,422, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Skeledirge good in Pokemon GO?

Skeledirge has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 3,422 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

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

Skeledirge has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Skeledirge's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Skeledirge is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokemon weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Skeledirge, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Skeledirge resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel-type moves.

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

Skeledirge's maximum CP is 3,422 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,027 at level 40. Its base stats are 207 Attack, 178 Defense, and 232 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 617. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Skeledirge?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Skeledirge has 1729 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2162 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,422 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Skeledirge showing 1729 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Skeledirge in Pokemon GO?

Skeledirge can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, and trading with other trainers. Walking Skeledirge as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Skeledirge be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Skeledirge availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Incinerate Blast Burn

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Blast Burn is an Elite TM move. Blast Burn costs 50 energy for 120 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Skeledirge takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark1.6× Ghost1.6× Ground1.6× Rock1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.39× Fighting0.39× Normal0.39× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Poison0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 207

Defense 178

Stamina 232

Stat total: 617
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,729 CP

Editor's notes

Skeledirge is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon (#911, Generation 9) that caps at 3,422 CP at level 50, built on 207/178/232 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Dark, Ghost and Ground and resists Bug, Fighting and Normal — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Skeledirge is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Skeledirge moves

3 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bite	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Hex STAB	Ghost	8	13	1.0s	8	13
Incinerate Best STAB	Fire	32	22	2.5s	12.8	8.8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Crunch	Dark	65	33	3.0s	21.7	1.97
Disarming Voice	Fairy	70	33	4.0s	17.5	2.12
Flamethrower STAB	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Shadow Ball STAB	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00
Torch Song STAB	Fire	100	50	3.5s	28.6	2.00
Blast Burn Best STAB Elite	Fire	120	50	3.5s	34.3	2.40

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—
Hex	Ghost	7	13	2	3.50	6.50
Incinerate	Fire	20	20	4	5.00	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Crunch	Dark	70	45	1.56	Buff / debuff
Disarming Voice	Fairy	70	45	1.56	—
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—
Torch Song	Fire	70	45	1.56	Buff / debuff
Blast Burn	Fire	110	50	2.20	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Incinerate (12.8 DPS); Hex builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Blast Burn is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Fuecoco 25 Candy

Crocalor 100 Candy

Skeledirge

Family

Fuecoco

Crocalor

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Raids

Not in raids

Status: Skeledirge is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Skeledirge

1

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 37.2DPS 582TDO 2

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 36.6DPS 1,087TDO 3

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 36.5DPS 1,084TDO 4

Shadow DarkraiShadow SnarlShadow Ball 34.0DPS 488TDO 5

Shadow ChandelureShadow HexShadow Ball 33.7DPS 402TDO 6

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 33.6DPS 667TDO

Counters carrying Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water moves deal the most damage.

How to get Skeledirge

Evolve from: Crocalor · 100 Candy
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	76	2,616
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	76	2,832
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,693	1,773
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,106	2,205
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,693	1,773
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,280	1,340
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,693	1,773

Is Skeledirge good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

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

Skeledirge 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 (178 Defense / 232 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	42
Lv 2	134
Lv 3	225
Lv 4	316
Lv 5	408
Lv 6	499
Lv 7	591
Lv 8	682
Lv 9	773
Lv 10	865
Lv 11	951
Lv 12	1,038
Lv 13	1,124

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,211
Lv 15	1,297
Lv 16	1,384
Lv 17	1,470
Lv 18	1,556
Lv 19	1,643
Lv 20	1,729
Lv 21	1,816
Lv 22	1,902
Lv 23	1,989
Lv 24	2,075
Lv 25	2,162
Lv 26	2,248

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,335
Lv 28	2,422
Lv 29	2,508
Lv 30	2,595
Lv 31	2,638
Lv 32	2,681
Lv 33	2,724
Lv 34	2,767
Lv 35	2,811
Lv 36	2,854
Lv 37	2,897
Lv 38	2,940
Lv 39	2,984

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,027
Lv 41	3,065
Lv 42	3,104
Lv 43	3,143
Lv 44	3,182
Lv 45	3,221
Lv 46	3,261
Lv 47	3,301
Lv 48	3,341
Lv 49	3,381
Lv 50	3,422

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0911
Height: 1.60 m
Weight: 326.50 kg
Family forms: 3 released forms
Game ID: V0911_POKEMON_SKELEDIRGE

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Skeledirge in Pokemon GO?

Skeledirge's best moveset is Incinerate (fast) with Blast Burn (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Skeledirge's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Skeledirge takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Skeledirge's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Skeledirge reaches 3,422 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,027 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 Skeledirge?

A perfect 15/15/15 Skeledirge shows 1,729 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,162 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 Skeledirge in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Crocalor (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.

Can Skeledirge be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Skeledirge 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.

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