Name: Skarmory
Number: 227
Type: Steel/Flying
Abilities:
Keen Eye, Sturdy, Weak Armor
Base Stats:
65 / 80 / 140 / 40 / 70 / 70
Level Up Move Edits:
None
Move Tutor Move/TM Edits:
None
Egg Move Edits:
None
Example Set
wall @ Leftovers
252 HP / 232 Def (or SpD) / 24 Spe
Sturdy, Careful/Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Roost
- Whirlwind
- Brave Bird/Taunt
Explanation of Set
Skarmory should lay Spikes to force the opponent to make a rather painful decision when switching in and out of the battlefield. Using Roost can wear out Life Orb userswhile keeping Skarmory up-to-shape for the next assault. Whirlwind is great against Pokemon such as Bulk Up Conkeldurr or merely shuffling for extra damage from the opponent landing on Spikes. Brave Bird ties it all together nicely with it being a high Base Power STAB move that handles threats nicely, especially Fighting-types such as Machamp and Scrafty. If you're deathly afraid of being set up on, Taunt may be a superior choice over Brave Bird to use on Skarmory.