Competitive Information for Skarmory [Ruby/Sapphire]
Steel / Flying
Abilities:
Prevents other Pokemon from lowering this Pokemon's accuracy stat stage.
OHKO moves fail when used against this Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Skarmory? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Skarmory, a superb Pokémon known for its Steel and Flying typing! It's to see Skarmory show up as a Ruby/Sapphire opponent. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Fire. Want to master Skarmory's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Keen Eye
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Drill Peck
- Roar
- Spikes
- Toxic
Skarmory excels as a renowned Special Wall during single battles. This moveset was created to take a decent amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Skarmory last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. With Keen Eye, prevents other pokemon from lowering Skarmory's accuracy stat stage.
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
◆ Spikes is a status move (hurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Sky Attack / Air Cutter
- Double-Edge / Return
- Steel Wing
- Rock Slide
Prepare for single battles with Skarmory as a sensational Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with potent physical attacks. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Skarmory's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Skarmory recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Skarmory.
◆ Air Cutter is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Skarmory's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Skarmory? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Sky Attack
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Return
- Steel Wing
For those intense double battles, Skarmory is a terrific Physical Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Skarmory's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Skarmory recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Skarmory.
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Skarmory's defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Skarmory can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Skarmory.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Skarmory can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Skarmory
- Moves: Whirlwind + Spikes
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Skarmory's stats
- Agility
- Curse
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Skarmory
- Drill Peck
- Protect
- Rest
- Roar
- Spikes
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Whirlwind
Common Effort Values for Skarmory in Ruby and Sapphire
- Careful Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0/ )
- Careful Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4/ )
- Optimize Skarmory's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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