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Skeledirge

Skeledirge: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

FIREGHOST
HP
104
Atk
75
Def
100
SpA
110
SpD
75
Spe
66
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Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x
  • GROUND2x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Torch SongFIRESpecial25.0%
  2. Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial25.0%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus16.7%
  4. Will-O-WispFIREStatus8.3%

Best Ability / Item

UnawareLeftoversLeftovers

Best Skeledirge Moves

  • #1

    Torch Song

    FIRSpecial80 BP

    The user blows out raging flames as if singing a song, scorching the target. This also boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Shadow Ball

    GHOSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    25.00%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    16.67%
  • #4

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    8.33%
  • #5

    Yawn

    NORStatus

    The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

    4.17%
  • #6

    Slack Off

    NORStatus

    The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half its max HP.

    4.17%
  • #7

    Alluring Voice

    FAISpecial80 BP

    The user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.

    4.17%
  • #8

    Flamethrower

    FIRSpecial90 BP

    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    4.17%
  • #9

    Bite

    DARPhysical60 BP

    The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

    4.17%
  • #10

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    4.17%

Best Skeledirge Natures

  • #1

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    100.00%

Best Skeledirge Abilities

  • #1

    Unaware

    When attacking, the Pokémon ignores the target's stat changes.

    83.33%
  • #2

    Blaze

    Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

    16.67%

Best Skeledirge Items

  • #1
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    33.33%
  • #2
    Kasib Berry

    Kasib Berry

    Lowers effectiveness of a super effective Ghost-type move.

    16.67%
  • #3
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Dark-type move by 50%.

    16.67%
  • #4
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    16.67%
  • #5
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    16.67%

Best Skeledirge Teammates

  • #1
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    17.65%
  • #2
    rotom-washRotom-wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    11.76%
  • #3
    tyranitar-megaTyranitar-mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    11.76%
  • #4
    slowking-galarSlowking-galar
    POIPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    11.76%
  • #5
    archaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    11.76%
  • #6
    crabominableCrabominable
    FIGICE
    TeamsBuilder
    11.76%
  • #7
    meowscaradaMeowscarada
    GRADAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.88%
  • #8
    primarinaPrimarina
    WATFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.88%
  • #9
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.88%
  • #10
    avalugg-hisuiAvalugg-hisui
    ICEROC
    TeamsBuilder
    5.88%

Teams with Skeledirge

SinistchaSkeledirgeClefableAggron MegaTyranitarRotom-Wash
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Scizor MegaSamurott-HisuiArchaludonSlowkingCrabominableSkeledirge
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ArchaludonHattereneCrabominableSlowking-GalarRampardosSkeledirge
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Tyranitar MegaGyaradosSkeledirgeSinistchaGlimmoraKommo-O
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MeowscaradaSkeledirgePrimarinaRotom-WashFarigirafTyranitar Mega
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Slowking-GalarSinistchaAvalugg-HisuiAraquanidSkeledirgeClefable Mega
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How to use Skeledirge in the current VGC format

Skeledirge is listed as a Fire/Ghost type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Skeledirge fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Unaware, Leftovers and Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0. Its frequent moves include Torch Song, Shadow Ball, Protect, Will-O-Wisp, Yawn, and Slack Off. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Skeledirge has important weaknesses to dark 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as sinistcha, rotom-wash, tyranitar-mega, slowking-galar, and archaludon appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Skeledirge. Open the Skeledirge teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Skeledirge with other Pokémon in the active format.