#0227 · Gen 2 · 465 BST
Skarmory
A Steel/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with an exceptional 140 base Defense. Common ability: Keen Eye.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
140/90/144/54/81/81
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
172/145/211/101/134/134
Abilities
Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's accuracy.
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Skarmory
Skarmory is a Steel/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 465. A Steel/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with an exceptional 140 base Defense. Common ability: Keen Eye.
Best stat: Defense (140 base)
Skarmory's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Attack and 70 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Keen Eye
- Sturdy
- Weak Armor
How to use Skarmory competitively
Open the damage calculator with Skarmory selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Skarmory appears in the species dropdown. Drop Skarmory into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0227 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Steel / Flying |
| Abilities | Keen Eye, Sturdy, Weak Armor |
| Base Stat Total | 465 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 65 / 80 / 140 / 40 / 70 / 70 |