Is Skarmory viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Skarmory is ranked #5 in Gen 9 Monotype with 15.80% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Skarmory in Gen 9 Monotype?

Gholdengo has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 96.2% of 123.53182426880298 relevant encounters. Standard error is 3.0 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Skarmory matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 Monotype?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Skarmory was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Skarmory counters

Gen 9 Monotype · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0227 Skarmory

SteelFlying

USAGE 15.8% #5

ABILITYSturdy

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

Roost 97.2% Body Press 95.9% Whirlwind 78.2% Spikes 63.7% Stealth Rock 36.6% Iron Defense 18.2% Brave Bird 4.2% Taunt 3.0%

Items

Rocky Helmet 81.0% Leftovers 13.4% Covert Cloak 2.9% Custap Berry 2.6% Heavy-Duty Boots 0.1% Red Card 0.0% Focus Sash 0.0% Sitrus Berry 0.0%

Abilities

Sturdy99.9%Keen Eye0.1%Weak Armor0.0%

Common Teammates

Tornadus-Therian37.0%

Corviknight30.4%

Dragonite29.8%

Leading observed checks

Open a matchup for a separate set-based damage estimate, or browse uploaded teams with both Pokémon.

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Gholdengo

SteelGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

123.532

84.2

96.2% Standard error 2.99 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 132-156 (39.5 - 46.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Hoopa-Unbound

PsychicDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

106.584

76.3

93.1% Standard error 4.20 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 356-420 (106.5 - 125.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Flutter Mane

GhostFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

44.179

68.2

91.7% Standard error 5.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Thunder vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 366-432 (109.5 - 129.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Heatran

FireSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

30.051

57.1

83.9% Standard error 6.70 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Magma Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 324-384 (97 - 114.9%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO (guaranteed OHKO after trapping damage)

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Landorus

GroundFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

163.284

51.2

74.7% Standard error 5.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 200-237 (59.8 - 70.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Kyurem

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

22.564

47.1

80.5% Standard error 8.34 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Kyurem Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 219-258 (65.5 - 77.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

43.159

45.3

79.7% Standard error 8.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 160-190 (47.9 - 56.8%) -- 90.6% chance to 2HKO

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Greninja

WaterDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

133.15

44.9

71.7% Standard error 6.70 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Greninja Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 153-180 (45.8 - 53.8%) -- 43.4% chance to 2HKO

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Moltres

FireFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

30.876

41.5

73.4% Standard error 7.96 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Moltres Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 284-336 (85 - 100.5%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

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Dragapult

DragonGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

129.385

41.1

68.8% Standard error 6.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragapult Phantom Force vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 114-135 (34.1 - 40.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Alomomola

Water DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

60.157

32.8

67.1% Standard error 8.56 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 129-153 (24.1 - 28.6%) -- 97.4% chance to 4HKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

84.252

27.3

63.0% Standard error 8.94 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 182-216 (54.4 - 64.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.945

13.3

55.7% Standard error 10.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 160-190 (47.9 - 56.8%) -- 90.6% chance to 2HKO

View Urshifu-Rapid-Strike counters → Teams with Urshifu-Rapid-Strike →

Articuno

IceFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.424

10.7

51.2% Standard error 10.11 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Articuno Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 93-109 (27.8 - 32.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

151.845

8.9

35.7% Standard error 6.69 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 70-83 (20.9 - 24.8%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

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Sableye

DarkGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

50.38

8.3

47.9% Standard error 9.90 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sableye Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 91-108 (27.2 - 32.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

63.319

6.7

41.7% Standard error 8.76 points

DAMAGE CALC

0 Def Skarmory Body Press vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 58-69 (17.3 - 20.6%) -- possible 5HKO

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Archaludon

SteelDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

68.707

3.6

45.1% Standard error 10.37 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Archaludon Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 128-152 (38.3 - 45.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Meowscarada

GrassDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

115.421

3.2

33.5% Standard error 7.57 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Protean Meowscarada Thunder Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 270-318 (80.8 - 95.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Mamoswine

IceGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

95.428

3.0

36.9% Standard error 8.49 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mamoswine Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 115-136 (34.4 - 40.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

28.519

0.4

36.5% Standard error 9.02 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Fire Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 138-164 (41.3 - 49.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

116.344

-0.3

28.7% Standard error 7.25 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 133-157 (39.8 - 47%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Samurott-Hisui counters → Teams with Samurott-Hisui →

Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

93.504

-2.2

30.5% Standard error 8.20 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Great Tusk Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 162-192 (48.5 - 57.4%) -- 94.1% chance to 2HKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

22.661

-6.5

33.0% Standard error 9.88 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 61-72 (18.2 - 21.5%) -- possible 5HKO

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Goodra-Hisui

SteelDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

115.149

-6.8

10.8% Standard error 4.42 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Goodra-Hisui Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 114-136 (34.1 - 40.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Gastrodon

WaterGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

28.348

-7.6

24.8% Standard error 8.11 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gastrodon Surf vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 115-136 (34.4 - 40.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Gastrodon counters → Teams with Gastrodon →

Iron Treads

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

118.007

-8.4

10.6% Standard error 4.76 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Treads Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 79-93 (23.6 - 27.8%) -- 82.6% chance to 4HKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

102.127

-8.5

17.5% Standard error 6.50 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ting-Lu Payback (50 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 60-72 (17.9 - 21.5%) -- possible 5HKO

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Mandibuzz

DarkFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

73.923

-11.6

19.5% Standard error 7.78 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mandibuzz Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 84-99 (25.1 - 29.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Muk-Alola

PoisonDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.387

-12.0

3.2% Standard error 3.80 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Muk-Alola Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 112-133 (33.5 - 39.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ranked #5 with 15.80% usage. Sorted by conservative score.