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Skarmory Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Steel / Flying · BST: 465 · Role: Physical Attacker

Skarmory is a Steel / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Electric. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Skarmory, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.

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Skarmory can Mega Evolve into Mega Skarmory, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 465 base stat total, Skarmory plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (140), and at base 70 Speed it sits faster than 34% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Skarmory in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Skarmory

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
  3. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  4. Pikachu (Electric)
  5. Raichu (Electric)
  6. Manectric (Electric)
  7. Mega Manectric (Electric)
  8. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)

How each counter beats Skarmory

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Skarmory and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Skarmory and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Skarmory and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Skarmory and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Skarmory and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.

Skarmory weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Electric (×2)

Resistances

  • Normal (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.25)
  • Flying (×0.5)
  • Psychic (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.25)
  • Dragon (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Poison
  • Ground

Base stats

HP
65
Attack
80
Defense
140
Sp. Attack
40
Sp. Defense
70
Speed
70
Total
465

Best Tera Types for Skarmory

The best Tera Types for Skarmory cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Steel (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Flying (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Keen Eye — [object Object]
  • Sturdy — [object Object]
  • Weak Armor (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Steel-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Skarmory:

Frequently asked questions about Skarmory

What counters Skarmory in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Skarmory are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Pikachu, Raichu. These Pokémon hit Skarmory super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Skarmory weak to?

Skarmory is a Steel / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Electric. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Skarmory?

The single best pick against Skarmory in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Skarmory in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Skarmory, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Steel / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Electric). Avoid Pokémon that share Skarmory's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Skarmory good in Pokémon Champions?

Skarmory's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (465 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.