Skarmory in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Skarmory’s X/Y locations, Steel/Flying typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Skarmory is Kalos Mountain #112 and National #227. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Steel / Flying.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 140 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Total | 465 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friend Safari — Steel | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 2 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
| Victory Road — unknown area 327 | X and Y | Ambush from the sky | 57–59 | — |
Evolution family
Skarmory does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Keen Eye | Regular ability |
| Sturdy | Regular ability |
| Weak Armor | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Flying |
| Base hatch cycles | 25 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 25 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Defense +2 |
| Height / weight | 1.7 m / 50.5 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Leer |
| 1 / start | Peck |
| 6 | Sand Attack |
| 9 | Swift |
| 12 | Agility |
| 17 | Fury Attack |
| 20 | Feint |
| 23 | Air Cutter |
| 28 | Spikes |
| 31 | Metal Sound |
| 34 | Steel Wing |
| 39 | Autotomize |
| 42 | Air Slash |
| 45 | Slash |
| 50 | Night Slash |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM19 | Roost | Flying | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM41 | Torment | Dark | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM51 | Steel Wing | Steel | Physical |
| TM58 | Sky Drop | Flying | Physical |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | Special |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
| HM02 | Fly | Flying | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Assurance, Brave Bird, Curse, Drill Peck, Endure, Guard Swap, Pursuit, Sky Attack, Stealth Rock, Whirlwind.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Skarmory in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Skarmory’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.