Competitive Information for Skiploom [Ruby/Sapphire]
Grass / Flying
Abilities:
If Sunny Day is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Skiploom? 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 Skiploom, a noteworthy Pokémon known for its Grass and Flying typing! Skiploom is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, and Rock-typed attacks. Want to master Skiploom's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Synthesis
- Defense Curl
- Sleep Powder
For those intense single battles, Skiploom is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with intense physical attacks. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Skiploom recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Chlorophyll, Skiploom's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Skiploom's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Skiploom by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Skiploom's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sleep Powder is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 188 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Giga Drain / Solar Beam
- Confusion
- Synthesis
- Defense Curl
Skiploom stands out as a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with formidable special moves. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Chlorophyll, Skiploom's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Skiploom's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Solar Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Confusion is a special 50-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Skiploom by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Skiploom's defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Skiploom? 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 / Silk Scarf
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 68 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Synthesis
- Defense Curl
- Sleep Powder
Taking on double battles? Skiploom is a stunning Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical attacks. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Skiploom recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Chlorophyll, Skiploom's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Skiploom's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Skiploom by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Skiploom's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sleep Powder is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 188 Hp / 68 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Giga Drain / Solar Beam
- Confusion
- Synthesis
- Defense Curl
Skiploom shows a sensational Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. It's purpose is to crush rivals using forceful special attacks. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Chlorophyll, Skiploom's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Skiploom's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Solar Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Confusion is a special 50-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Skiploom by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Skiploom's defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Skiploom 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 Skiploom.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Skiploom 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 Skiploom
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Toxic
Moves that boost Skiploom's stats
- Amnesia
- Defense Curl
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Skiploom
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Skiploom in 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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