Type matchups
Damage Skitty takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Skitty has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 260
Skitty has a base stat total of 260, higher than 6% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (50). With Attack (45) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 45 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Skitty can have the abilities Cute Charm, Normalize and Wonder Skin.
How to beat Skitty
Skitty takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Skitty's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Skitty's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Skitty is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Skitty → Delcatty) and evolves into Delcatty.
Best counters to Skitty
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Skitty weak to?
As a Normal type, Skitty takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Skitty resistant to?
Skitty has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Skitty?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Skitty with super-effective attacks.