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Skwovet Weakness & Counters

Weak toFighting2×
Skwovet

Type matchups

Damage Skwovet takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Normal type, Skwovet 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
70
Attack
55
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
35
Speed
25
Total
275

Skwovet has a base stat total of 275, higher than 8% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (70). With Attack (55) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. At 25 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 55 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.

Skwovet can have the abilities Cheek Pouch and Gluttony.

How to beat Skwovet

Skwovet 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 Skwovet's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Skwovet's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.

Evolution

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

Frequently asked questions

What is Skwovet weak to?

As a Normal type, Skwovet takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.

What is Skwovet resistant to?

Skwovet has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.

What are the best counters to Skwovet?

Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Skwovet with super-effective attacks.