As a Grass/Flying type, Skiploom has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 55
Attack: 45
Defense: 50
Sp. Atk: 45
Sp. Def: 65
Speed: 80
Total: 340

Skiploom has a base stat total of 340, higher than 26% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (80). Its Attack (45) and Sp. Atk (45) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 80 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 55 HP, 50 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Skiploom can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard and Infiltrator.

How to beat Skiploom

The best way to beat Skiploom is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Water and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Flying moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Flying moves. Black Kyurem hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.