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Skiddo Weakness & Counters

Weak toFlying2×Poison2×Bug2×Fire2×Ice2×
Skiddo

Type matchups

Damage Skiddo takes from each attacking type.

2×
½×

As a Grass type, Skiddo has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 46 other Pokémon share the Grass typing.

  • With Sap Sipper: Grass ½× → 0×

Base stats

HP
66
Attack
65
Defense
48
Sp. Atk
62
Sp. Def
57
Speed
52
Total
350

Skiddo has a base stat total of 350, higher than 27% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (66). Its Attack (65) and Sp. Atk (62) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 52 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 66 HP, 48 Defense and 57 Sp. Def it is frail.

Skiddo can have the abilities Sap Sipper and Grass Pelt.

How to beat Skiddo

Skiddo takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.

Good counters: Eternatus hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.

Evolution

Skiddo is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Skiddo → Gogoat) and evolves into Gogoat.

Frequently asked questions

What is Skiddo weak to?

As a Grass type, Skiddo takes super-effective damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.

What is Skiddo resistant to?

Skiddo resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves.

What are the best counters to Skiddo?

Strong type-based picks include Eternatus, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Skiddo with super-effective attacks.