skarmory

Skarmory is a dual Steel/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Steel / Flying

Abilities:

• Keen Eye: Prevents loss of accuracy
• Sturdy: Prevents one-hit KOs, leaving Skarmory with at least 1 HP if hit by a move that would otherwise knock it out
• Weak Armor (Hidden Ability): Boosts Speed by 2 stages and lowers Defense by 1 stage when hit by a physical move

Physical Characteristics:

• Metallic, bird-like Pokémon with a sleek, armored body
• Silver, steel-plated feathers covering its body
• Long, pointed beak and eyes that give it a sharp, predatory look
• Large, red wings with sharp edges, resembling blades
• Feet are equipped with sharp talons suited for gripping prey or landing on metallic surfaces

Behavior and Habitat:

• Skarmory is often found in mountainous regions or areas with abundant metal resources
• Known to build nests out of thorny brambles and sharp objects, using its steel feathers to shred materials
• Despite its heavy, armor-like body, it can fly at high speeds, often surprising foes with its agility
• Generally solitary but fiercely protective of its territory

In Battle:

• Highly defensive, known for its excellent physical defense and resistance to a wide array of attacks
• Signature moves include Steel Wing and Air Slash, taking advantage of its Steel and Flying types
• Often used to set up entry hazards like Spikes or Stealth Rock, wearing down opponents over time
• Strong against Grass, Bug, and Fairy types due to its dual type advantages
• Weak against Electric and Fire types, which can exploit its vulnerabilities

Evolution:

• Skarmory does not evolve and has no pre-evolutions or further evolutions

Interesting Facts:

• Its feathers are sharp enough to be used as swords, and it is said that in ancient times, people used to collect them for weapon crafting
• The combination of its armor and flying ability gives it a unique niche in battle, often serving as a defensive wall in competitive play
• Its design is inspired by mythical creatures like the Stymphalian Birds from Greek mythology, which were known for their metallic feathers and aggressive nature
• Skarmory's wings create a distinctive metallic sound when flying, often compared to a sword slicing through the air

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actuallyhollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
• Silver: After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of itschicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
• Crystal: The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is saidthat people once used the feathers as swords.
• Ruby: SKARMORY is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This Pokémon flies at close to 190 mph.It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges.
• Sapphire: SKARMORY’s steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings growback completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state.
• Emerald: A Pokémon that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from SKARMORY to make swords and knives.
• Firered: After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
• Leafgreen: Its sturdy wings look heavy, but its bones are hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
• Diamond: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
• Pearl: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
• Platinum: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
• Heartgold: Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
• Soulsilver: After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
• Black: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
• White: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
• Black-2: Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.
• White-2: Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.
• X: After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
• Y: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speeds over 180 mph.
• Omega-Ruby: Skarmory is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This Pokémon flies at close to 190 mph. It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Skarmory’s steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings grow back completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state.
• Sun: Its feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords.
• Moon: Its metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest.
• Ultra-Sun: The wing feathers it sheds can be processed and made into knives whose sharpness is recognized by the finest chefs.
• Ultra-Moon: Its body is draped in steel armor. It looks heavy, but it can fly at speeds of up to 185 miles an hour!
• Sword: The pointed feathers of these Pokémon are sharper than swords. Skarmory and Corviknight fight viciously over territory.
• Shield: People fashion swords from Skarmory’s shed feathers, so this Pokémon is a popular element in heraldic designs.