#276 in usage · <0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Skarmory Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Skarmory is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Skarmory @ Leftovers Ability: Sturdy Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 30 Def / 4 SpD Impish Nature - Body Press - Roost - Iron Defense - Drill Peck
Skarmory moves
Share of Skarmory sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Body PressFighting78.3%
- RoostFlying71.9%
- Iron DefenseSteel64.7%
- Drill PeckFlying60.3%
- TailwindFlying32.1%
- ProtectNormal19.4%
- Iron HeadSteel19.3%
- Brave BirdFlying15.6%
- TauntDark7.3%
- WhirlwindNormal5.8%
Items
- Leftovers65.2%
- Sharp Beak9.8%
- Rocky Helmet6.7%
- Sitrus Berry3.4%
- Occa Berry3.3%
Abilities
- Sturdy86.2%
- Weak Armor9.8%
- Keen Eye3.9%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impish+Def −SpA | 32 HP / 30 Def / 4 SpD | 172 | 100 | 209 | 54 | 94 | 90 | 52.7% |
| Impish+Def −SpA | 32 HP / 16 Atk / 18 Def | 172 | 116 | 195 | 54 | 90 | 90 | 6.9% |
| Careful+SpD −SpA | 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD | 172 | 100 | 162 | 54 | 134 | 90 | 4.8% |
Natures in these spreads: Impish 59.6% · Careful 4.8%.
Skarmory teammates
Share of Skarmory teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Skarmory set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Skarmory set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Body Press, Roost, Iron Defense and Drill Peck with Leftovers (65.2% of sets) and Sturdy, a Impish nature and 32 HP / 30 Def / 4 SpD.
What are Skarmory's best teammates in VGC?
Skarmory's most common partners are Mega Tyranitar (57.3%), Mega Venusaur (52%), Arcanine (51.9%), Gengar (51.9%) and Wigglytuff (37%) — the share of Skarmory teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Skarmory use?
Impish (+Def −SpA) is the most common nature among Skarmory's top spreads (59.6%), followed by Careful (4.8%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Skarmory in Pokémon Champions?
Skarmory has base 70 Speed: 134 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 122 neutral, and 81 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Skarmory in Pokémon Champions?
Skarmory is #276 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on <0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.