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#REDIRECT [[List of generation II Pokémon#Skarmory]] |
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name=Skarmory| |
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number=227| |
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preceding=[[Mantine]]| |
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following=[[Houndour]]| |
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johtonumber=198| |
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johtopreceding=[[Mantine]]| |
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johtofollowing=[[Doduo]]| |
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hoennnumber=115| |
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hoennpreceding=[[Spinda]]| |
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hoennfollowing=[[Trapinch]]| |
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japanname=Airmd| |
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generation= Second| |
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species=[[Armor]] [[Bird]] Pokémon| |
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type=Steel| |
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type2=Flying| |
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height=5 [[Foot (unit of length)|ft]] 7 [[inch|in]]| |
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metricheight=1.7| |
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weight=111.3| |
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metricweight=50.5| |
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ability= Keen Eye / Sturdy| |
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{{nihongo|'''Skarmory'''|エアームド|Eāmudo|'''Airmd''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is one of the {{pokenum}} [[List of Pokémon|fictional species]] of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion dollar{{ref|pokesales}} ''[[Pokémon]]'' [[media franchise]] – a collection of [[video game]]s, [[anime]], [[manga]], [[book]]s, [[trading card]]s and other media created by [[Satoshi Tajiri]].The drawing and sprite design of Skarmory was created by [[Ken Sugimori]] for its 2000 release on the [[Game Boy Color]]. Skarmory's image is based on the [[Greek myth]], the [[Stymphalian Birds]]. The Stymphalian Birds are most famous as being part of one of the [[The Twelve Labours|The Twelve Labours of Hercules]], as Hercules was sent to destroy the vicious crows, thought to be made of metal.''Skarmory'' is a portmanteau of the words ''sky'', or possibly ''scar'', and ''armory''. The Japanese name, ''Eāmudo'', is a portmanteau of the Japanese pronunciations for the words ''air'' and ''armored''. |
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==Biological characteristics== |
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Skarmory is a species of avian Pokémon whose flesh is entirely composed of a tough silvery metal, save for its distinctive red wing plumes. Its shelled skin gains its toughness from a young age through a rather harsh process: Skarmory mothers nest in bushes of [[bramble]], and the constant exposure of the chicks to the thorny environment of a bramble bush causes scratches and abrasions that prompt the development of the skin into hard steel shells. Surviving infancy in a bramble bush ensures a strong body and a strong chance for survival in the wilderness for the rest of a Skarmory’s life.Skarmory is by no means restricted by its protective shell; While its metal exterior is sturdy, its bones are hollow and light, allowing it easy flight just like any other bird. Onlookers often wonder if Skarmory’s anatomy constitutes a genuine improvement to its aerial mobility: the Pokémon is capable of flying at a top speed of 180 miles per hour, because of its streamlined body and hollow bones.Skarmory behaves like a real-life [[bird of prey]] such as an [[eagle]] in its hunting and battling habits. It routinely hunts by swooping down to ground level and picking its prey with its clawed talons. Alternatively, it uses its sharp talons and sword-like wing tips to seemingly slice through its targets at its blindingly fast speed, a tactic it uses both for hunting and when in a trainer-directed Pokémon battle. Another way Skarmory is like other birds is the [[molt|molting]] of its feathers, which Skarmory performs once a year. The wings, as a result of being battered and worn out by the battles the Pokémon wages, molt once a year to restore the feathers' sharpness. The fallen feathers left behind have been used by people in the past to craft weaponry such as swords, daggers, and arrow heads.On a minor note, Skarmory's bladed tail feather is also said to resemble a [[can opener]]. |
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== In the ''Pokémon'' video games == |
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In the [[Pokémon video games|''Pokémon'' video games]], Skarmory is a rare Pokémon. It is found in the mountainous fields of Route 45 in ''Pokémon Silver'' and ''Crystal'' versions; on the ash-covered plateau of Route 113 in the ''Ruby'', ''Sapphire'' and ''Emerald'' versions; and in ''FireRed'' version, in the Ruin Valley on Six Island and the Sevault Canyon on Seven Island. Although it is also found in the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl versions, it is rarely found at the top of Stark Mountain. In ''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]'', Gonzap, the boss of Team Snagem, has a Shadow Skarmory that the player can Snag in Realgam Tower.In ''Ruby'', ''Sapphire'' and ''Emerald'', the [[List of Johto locations#Fortree City|Fortree City]] Gym Leader, '''[[Winona]]''', uses a Skarmory that knows Steel Wing. The player's next major encounter with Skarmory is during the battle with the Pokémon League Champion, '''Steven Stone'''. In both cases, Skarmory proves to be an easy opponent, being weak against Fire-type or Electric-type attacks. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], Skarmory appears as the first boss character and cannot be befriended or tamed there, but all other Skarmory found in the wild can be.Skarmory has high Defense, and two type immunities: Ground-type and Poison-type. Since its arrival in the [[Pokémon#Second generation|second generation]] games, it has been considered a premiere [[Tank (computer gaming)|tank]] Pokémon. This is especially because it has eleven of seventeen types for its strengths. Interestingly enough, Skarmory is one of the few Pokémon whose "cry" in the video games actually sounds like its own name; other examples include [[Riolu]], [[Togepi]], [[Drapion]], [[Aipom]], [[Pachirisu]], [[Chatot]] and [[Bonsly]]. |
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== In the Pokémon Anime == |
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Skarmory first appeared in the episode "Hot Matches," in which Ash and his friends meet a trainer named Mickey who owns a Skarmory. Mickey is looking for challenges against Fire-type Pokémon, as Fire-types are strong against the Steel-type Skarmory and she wants to prove Skarmory's strength. Brock challenges Mickey with his [[Vulpix]], but Skarmory defeats Vulpix with its signature attack Steel Wing. Ash's [[Cyndaquil]] then battles Mickey's Skarmory, but the battle is interrupted by [[Team Rocket]]. After Ash and friends defeat Team Rocket, the battle recommences, and Cyndaquil pulls through for the win.Several other Skarmory have appeared since then, including one belonging to Atilla of Team Rocket, a second belonging to Winona of the Fortree City Gym, and one living in the Valley of Steel, which (alongside Magnemite and Magneton) attacked any humans or non-Steel-type Pokémon that entered the valley. In "The Ties that Bind," a Skarmory is one of the Pokémon seen in [[Gary Oak]]'s profile.In "Camp Pikachu," the [[Pikachu]] short that preceded ''[[Pokémon Heroes]]'', a Skarmory harasses the Pichu Brothers, Meowth, and Wobbuffet. In the Pokemon anime edition of "[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out Of The Gate!]]", Skarmory is the main antagonist of the episode. Responsible for kidnapping [[Pikachu]] (and later on his little brother [[Pichu]]), the Skarmory's behavior while guarding its prisoners is notably bizarre. Constantly muttering to herself about how she doesn't "like this one bit," she reacts violently when Team Go-Getters, comprised of [[Squirtle]], [[Charmander]], and [[Chikorita]], comes to rescue Pikachu and Pichu. Although she overpowers the team, Skarmory is ultimately defeated through the use of [[Corsola]] quills the team got from their friend Aunty [[Kangaskhan]] and a combination of Water Gun, Flamethrower, and Leaf Blade. After her defeat, Skarmory retains no memory of her previous actions, and indeed begins to act quite kindly to her former enemies, suggesting she was not in control of herself.In the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode "Delibird's Dilemma," Meowth and Wobbuffet run into a Skarmory, which blasts them off.A trainer with a Skarmory is one of May's opponents in the [[Kanto (Pokémon)|Kanto]] Grand Festival. |
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== In other media== |
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[[Image:Skarmory tcg.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Skarmory in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'']] |
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[[List of Johto Gym Leaders#Falkner|Falkner]], the [[List of Johto locations#Violet City|Violet City]] [[Pokémon Gym|Gym-leader]], caught a Skarmory in Ch. 99 "VS. Sunkern".{{ref|adven}} [[List of Hoenn Gym Leaders#Winona|Winona]], the Fortree City [[Pokémon Gym|Gym Leader]], used a Skarmory in Ch.245 "VS. Vibrava".{{ref|adven2}} [[Emerald (Pokémon)|Emerald]] also uses a Skarmory in Ch.03 "VS. Illumise",{{ref|adven3}} most likely owned by [[Crystal (Pokémon)|Crystal]].Skarmory appears several times in the ''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]'', popular in sets as being one of the first "Metal-type" cards. Due to Skarmory's overuse by players of the TCG, players have nicknamed Skarmory the "lost legendary bird". This theory is backed up by the artwork of the Skarmory's Neo Revelations appearance, a crop of a large picture of fellow [[Pokémon types#Flying-type|Flying-types]], [[Lugia]] and [[Ho-Oh]]. Skarmory has appeared in the [[Neo Genesis]], Neo Revelations, Expedition ''(appears twice)'', Skyridge, [[EX Dragon]] and [[EX Deoxys]] sets. Skarmory appears as a more powerful Skarmory EX in [[EX Power Keepers]]. |
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==References== |
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*The following games and their instruction manuals: [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'', and ''Blue'']]; ''[[Pokémon Yellow]]''; ''[[Pokémon Stadium]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Stadium#Pokémon Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium 2]]''; [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'', ''Silver'']], and ''[[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]]''; [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'', ''Sapphire'']], and ''[[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]''; [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']]; ''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]'' and ''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]'' |
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;Notes |
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;Publications<!-- |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1998. [[ASIN]] B000CQP8FE |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide Special Edition for Yellow, Red and Blue''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. [[ASIN]] B000CQT878--> |
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*Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9. |
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*Loe, Casey, ed. ''Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide''. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.<!-- |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Snap Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. [[ASIN]] B000CDZP9G |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Super Smash Bros. Melee Official Nintendo Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 2001. ISBN 1930206194 |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Ruby Version & Sapphire Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 2003. ISBN 1930206313 |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Colosseum Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., March 2004. ISBN 193020647X--> |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X |
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*Mylonas, Eric. ''Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide''. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4 |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5<!-- |
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*Chiba, Akira et al. ''The Official Pokémon Emerald Version Strategy Guide''. Pokémon USA, Inc., 2005. ISBN 3937336060 |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., September 22 2005. ISBN 1598120026 |
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;Manga volumes |
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*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, September 9 1999. ISBN 1569313784 |
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*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 1999. ISBN 156931411X |
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*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, April 5 2000. ISBN 1569314365 |
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*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Surf’s Up, Pikachu Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, June 2000. ISBN 1569314942 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 1: Desperado Pikachu''. VIZ Media LLC, July 6 2000. ISBN 1569315078 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 2: Legendary Pokémon''. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 2000. ISBN 1569315086 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 3: Saffron City Siege''. VIZ Media LLC, August 5 2001. ISBN 1569315604 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 4: The Yellow Caballero: A Trainer in Yellow''. VIZ Media LLC, January 9 2002. ISBN 1569317100 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 5: The Yellow Caballero: Making Waves''. VIZ Media LLC, April 2002. ISBN 1591160278 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 6: The Yellow Caballero: The Cave Campaign''. VIZ Media LLC, September 5 2002. ISBN 1591160286 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 7: The Yellow Caballero: The Pokémon Elite''. VIZ Media LLC, January 2003. ISBN 1569318514--> |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.pokemon.com/ Official Pokémon website] |
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*[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Skarmory_(Pokémon) Bulbapedia] (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Skarmory as a species |
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*{{Serebiidex|227|Skarmory}} |
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*[http://www.pokemondungeon.com/pokedex/skarmory.shtml Pokémon Dungeon] Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis |
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*[http://www.psypokes.com/dex/pokedex.php?id=227&view=general PsyPoke] - Skarmory Pokédex entry and Usage Overview |
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*[http://www.smogon.com/rs/strategies/skarmory Smogon.com] - Skarmory Tactical Data |
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*{{WikiKnowledge|Skarmory}} |
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