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Mega Skarmory is a Steel/Flying Type Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn how to get Mega Skarmory and the Skarmorite, along with details on its stats, abilities, weaknesses, and form differences.

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How to Get Mega Skarmory in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Trade Mega Shards in Quasartico Inc.

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Skarmorite can be acquired by exchanging 240 Mega Shards in the Quasartico Inc. headquarters. You can get Mega Shards by destroying clusters of it around the Lumiose City.

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Mega Evolves from Skarmory

Skarmory Evolution Line
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Mega Skarmory Game Data

Mega Skarmory Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #216
Mega Skarmory ImageMega Skarmory
Pokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 9
Height 1.7 m
Weight 40.4 kg
Species Armor Bird Pokémon
EV Yield Def +2
L-A Dex #216
Mega Skarmory ImageShiny Mega Skarmory
Pokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 9
Height 1.7 m
Weight 40.4 kg
Species Armor Bird Pokémon
EV Yield Def +2
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Mega Skarmory Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Mega Skarmory Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
65
 #262
Atk
140
 #38
Def
110
 #65
SpAtk
40
 #437
SpDef
100
 #92
Speed
110
 #49
Total
565
 #119
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 172 172 140 140 125
Atk 211 192 160 144 130
Def 178 162 130 117 103
SpAtk 101 92 60 54 40
SpDef 167 152 120 108 94
Spd 178 162 130 117 103
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Mega Evolution vs Original Form Differences

Mega Evolution Original
Mega Skarmory ImageMega Skarmory
Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
65/140/110/40/100/110
(0/+60/+30/0/+30/+40)		 Skarmory ImageSkarmory
Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
65/80/140/40/70/70

Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpAtk / SpDef / Speed

Mega Skarmory Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Impish or Careful

Nature Stat Changes
Impish ↑ Defense, ↓ SpAtk
Careful ↑ SpDef, ↓ SpAtk

Due to Skarmory having very high Defensive stats, its best natures are either Impish or Careful to boost its Defense or Special Defense further.

Skarmory also has a better Attack stat compared to its Special Attack, so choosing one of the above natures allows Skarmory to still deal some damage with its Physical Moves.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Relaxed ↑ Defense, ↓ Speed
Sassy ↑ SpDef, ↓ Speed

You can also give Skarmory either Relaxed or Sassy nature, allowing you to increase your Defense or Special Defense at the cost of reduced Speed.

Keep in mind that giving Skarmory any of the above two natures will increase the cooldown of moves, putting you at a disadvantage against faster Pokemon.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Skarmory has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Skarmory Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Brave Bird Pokemon Flying Type Icon 10
Steel Wing Pokemon Steel Type Icon 7
Aerial Ace Pokemon Flying Type Icon 9
Drill Run Pokemon Ground Type Icon 8

We recommend the moves Aerial Ace, Drill Run, Steel Wing, and Brave Bird when using Skarmory during the main story.

Mega Skarmory Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Base Peck Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 35 / 6
The user attacks by jabbing targets with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Evo Air Slash Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make targets flinch.
12 Metal Claw Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by raking targets with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
16 Sand Tomb Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 35 / 7
The user summons a raging sandstorm to surround targets. Opponents within the sandstorm will take continual damage.
20 Wing Attack Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by spreading its imposing wings wide and slamming them into targets.
24 Slash Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
28 Steel Wing Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by bashing targets with hard wings. This may also boost the user's Defense stat.
34 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
38 Drill Run Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crashing into targets while rotating like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
42 Metal Sound Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user emits a horrible sound like screeching metal, which lowers targets' Sp. Def stats for a while.
46 Spikes Ground Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of sharp spikes in front of itself. The spikes will damage susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
50 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
56 Brave Bird Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by tucking its wings and charging at targets from a low altitude. The user will also take some damage.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
005 Roar Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
032 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
037 Stealth Rock Rock Type Moves Status Type Moves 20 / 10
The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
043 Fly Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing high into the sky for a short time, then swooping back down.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
047 Agility Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
058 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
079 Hurricane Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
081 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
084 Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
088 Spikes Ground Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of sharp spikes in front of itself. The spikes will damage susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
094 Whirlwind Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user creates a strong wind to drive targets back a good distance.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.

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