Is Skarmory viable in Gen 4 OU?

Skarmory is ranked #14 in Gen 4 OU with 14.18% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Skarmory in Gen 4 OU?

The best counter for Skarmory in Gen 4 OU is Heatran with a 97.4% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Skarmory include Heatran, Starmie, Jirachi, Latias, Tyranitar.

What is the best counter for Skarmory in Gen 4 OU?

Heatran is the best counter for Skarmory in Gen 4 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 97.4% of their encounters.

Skarmory counters

Gen 4 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0227 Skarmory

SteelFlying

USAGE 14.2% #14

ABILITYKeen Eye

BASE STATS

HP 65

ATK 80

DEF 140

SPA 40

SPD 70

SPE 70

BST465

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireElectric

½×

NormalFlyingPsychicDragonSteelFairy

¼×

GrassBug

0×

PoisonGround

Moves

Spikes 99.3% Roost 79.5% Whirlwind 79.3% Brave Bird 58.2% Stealth Rock 25.9% Taunt 23.3% Drill Peck 11.5% Icy Wind 9.0%

Items

Leftovers 60.5% Shed Shell 17.4% Focus Sash 15.2% Occa Berry 4.5% Lum Berry 1.2% Sitrus Berry 0.6% Choice Scarf 0.5% Custap Berry 0.1%

Abilities

Keen Eye97.3%Sturdy2.7%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 4 OU teams using Skarmory →

Teams using Heatran 97% Teams using Starmie 90% Teams using Jirachi 69% Teams using Latias 65% Teams using Tyranitar 30%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Heatran

FireSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK

27.678

97.4% dies 3.01%

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Heatran Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 264-312 (79 - 93.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Heatran counters → Teams with Heatran →

Starmie

WaterPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

20.631

89.9% dies 6.64%

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Starmie Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 112-132 (33.5 - 39.5%) -- 21.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Starmie counters → Teams with Starmie →

Jirachi

SteelPsychic DEFENSIVE COUNTER

22.021

69.2% dies 9.84%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Jirachi: 56-66 (13.8 - 16.3%)

View Jirachi counters → Teams with Jirachi →

Latias

DragonPsychic DEFENSIVE COUNTER

27.787

64.7% dies 9.06%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Latias: 120-142 (32.9 - 39%) -- 99.7% chance to 3HKO

View Latias counters → Teams with Latias →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

20.746

30.2% dies 10.08%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Fire Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 206-244 (61.6 - 73%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Ranked #14 with 14.18% usage. Sorted by reliability score.