Ultra League PvP guide
Skarmory (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Skarmory (Shadow) is a Steel/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #201. Its recommended PvP moveset is Air Slash with Brave Bird and Drill Run.
Ultra League
#201
Viable pick
Type
Steel/Flying
Best Fast Move
Air Slash
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,383
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SKARMORY (SHADOW)
Is Skarmory (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Skarmory (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #201.
Skarmory (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #260.
Skarmory (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #260 | 81.0 | Air Slash, Brave Bird, Drill Run |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #201 | 82.1 | Air Slash, Brave Bird, Drill Run |
Best Moveset for Skarmory (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Skarmory (Shadow) is Air Slash with Brave Bird and Drill Run.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Skarmory (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Skarmory (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Air Slash → Brave Bird
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Air Slash → Drill Run
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Skarmory (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Skarmory (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Tentacruel701
- Rillaboom661
- Guzzlord627
- Virizion563
- Tinkaton506
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon398
- Feraligatr408
- Corviknight430
- Florges444
Skarmory (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Skarmory (Shadow)'s Steel/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- fire1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.391×
- grass0.391×
- poison0.391×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- ground0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Skarmory (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Skarmory (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Skarmory (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Resisted
16% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
24% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
Ratings are shown from Skarmory (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Skarmory (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Skarmory (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Skarmory (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Skarmory (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Skarmory (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Skarmory (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Skarmory (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Skarmory (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Skarmory (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 1,495 | 27.5 | 2,153,046 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 1,500 | 27.5 | 2,153,046 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 1,498 | 27.5 | 2,152,538 | |
| #4 | 1/13/13 | 1,499 | 27.5 | 2,149,605 | |
| #5 | 0/12/10 | 1,500 | 28 | 2,147,312 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,383 | 50 | 4,132,945 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,378 | 50 | 4,115,796 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 2,369 | 50 | 4,107,590 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,377 | 50 | 4,105,207 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,373 | 50 | 4,098,647 |
Skarmory (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Skarmory (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Skarmory (Shadow) 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27.5
- CP
- 1,495
- Attack
- 103.7
- Defense
- 168.8
- HP
- 123
Ultra League
Skarmory (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,383
- Attack
- 137
- Defense
- 202.5
- HP
- 149
Skarmory (Shadow) Evolution
Skarmory (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Skarmory (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Skarmory (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
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Skarmory (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Skarmory (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Skarmory (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Air Slash with Brave Bird and Drill Run.
Is Skarmory (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Skarmory (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #201.
What counters Skarmory (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Feraligatr and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Skarmory (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Skarmory (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Skarmory (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Fire (1.6×).