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Skeledirge Best Build & Moveset

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The Best Build for Skeledirge in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Pokemon SV). See the recommended Move set, held items, how to distribute EV, and build up for each type.

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Skeledirge Summary & Review

Icon
FireGhost
HP
104
ATK
75
DEF
100
SP. ATK
110
SP. DEF
75
SPD
66

Ability & Hidden Ability

  1. Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokemon is in trouble.
  2. Ignores the opposing Pokémon's stat changes.

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Skeledirge Review In Match Battles

  • Blocks the opponent's Stats boosting Attacker with [Unaware].
  • The powerful Signature Move that can break through the [Substitute] and increase Sp. Atk.
  • Able to obstruct the opponent with [Yawn].

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Skeledirge Best Build & Moveset

IconEVs: HP Def / Ph. Tank Style

Tera TypeNatureAbilityItem
FairyBoldUnawareLeftovers
HPATKDEFSP. ATKSP. DEFSPD
Base Stats211×1651309589
EV252-236--20

Recommended Moves

  1. Fire
    Special
    80
    100
    10
  2. Normal
    Special
    80
    100
    10
  3. Fire
    Status
    -
    85
    15
  4. Normal
    Status
    -
    -
    10

Category

Role
Build Type

Strengths & How to Use

Ability [Unaware] can nullify Stat boost moves

Skeledirge would not be affected by the opponent's Stat boost moves due to its Ability [Unaware]. This is a great advantage, as many Physical Tanks would be overwhelmed by [Dragon Dance] and [Swords Dance], so there is no need to worry about being broken through by Stat boost moves.

Increases firepower with Singnature move [Torch Song]

The Signature Move [Torch Song] allows Skeledirge to increase its Sp. Attack by one level while attacking. Although it is a Tank Pokemon, it'd be very powerful as it will be able to overwhelm the opponent just by staying on the battlefield and attacking, leading to a finishing blow in the endgame.

Will-O-Wisp can spread the burden to others

If you inflict a burn on the opponent's Physical Attacker, allies other than Skeledirge will be easier to withstand that opponent's attack. Since it is often tough for a single Skeledirge to deal with multiple Physical Attackers, it is very important to be aware that making your allies able to deal with the opponent you have to fight.

Things to Keep in Mind

Be careful to manage HP

Skeledirge's Physical durability is quite high, but be sure to restore HP with [Slack Off] frequently when switchting pivots. Some Physical Attacker Pokemon may use Fire Terastal to avoid being burn, if you only think about inflicting a burn on the opponent, you may be defeated unexpectedly.

Notes on Fairy Terastal

Fairy Terastal is a Terastal that can be very advantageous against Dragon types, but it also has a disadvantage that Gholdengo's Steel moves will be super effective against it. If you are in a Pivot Battle, you should be aware of whether more than one type of your party are weak against the opponent.

Pokemon Team Compositions

PokemonReason
Meowscarada IconMeowscaradaAttacker who can easily make Skeledirge as a Wall. It is recommended to build with a [Scarf] style.
Sylveon IconSylveonIt is advantageous against Special Attackers that Skeledirge is not good at. And [Will-O-Wisp] can make up for its low Physical durability.

Other Suggestions

Suggested Items Other Than [Leftovers]

TypeReason
Sitrus Berry IconSitrus BerryPivot Battles that are not too long are more likely to benefit from Sitrus Berry.
Covert Cloak IconCovert CloakIt make you stronger against Pokemon that have troublesome moves with the additional effects, such as [Salt Cure].

Suggested Moves

MoveReason
HexA move with the same-type attack bonus that deals great damage to the opponent who has a status condition, allowing you to defeat Mimikyu or Dragapult faster.
SnarlIf you can hit [Snarl] at the timing when the opposing Special Attacker switches in, you can reduce the burden on your pivot.

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