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Skeledirge

Singer Pokémon

Skeledirge official artwork
Official art

Skeledirge is a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark, with a base stat total of 530. In Pokémon Champions it’s #139 on the Doubles ladder and #42 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
326.5 kg 719.8 lbs
Base stat total
530 Higher than 82% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
Champions#139 Doubles ▼3 · #42 Singles =Usual set Leftovers · Modest · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2Full set →
Skeledirge’s gentle singing soothes the souls of all that hear it. It burns its enemies to a crisp with flames of over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Base stats

HP104179–211318–412
Atk7585–139139–273
Def100108–167184–328
SpA110117–178202–350
SpD7585–139139–273
Spe6677–129123–254
Total530Higher than 82% of Pokémon
HP104Atk75Def100Spe66SpD75SpA110

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

FireGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Ghost)Ghost (because of Ghost)Ground (because of Fire)Rock (because of Fire)Water (because of Fire)

Resists

½×
Fairy (because of Fire)Fire (because of Fire)Grass (because of Fire)Ice (because of Fire)Poison (because of Ghost)Steel (because of Fire)
¼×
Bug (because of Fire and Ghost)

Immune to

0×
Fighting (because of Ghost)Normal (because of Ghost)
Takes normal damage from 4 types
FlyingElectricPsychicDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 66); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+129Max118No SP86Min77Scarf193Tailwind258

At max Speed, Skeledirge outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Skeledirge against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
129Skeledirge · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
118Skeledirge · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
86Skeledirge · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#139 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (28.0%) · (93.8%) · Modest (48.9%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2 (18.3%)

MovesTorch SongShadow BallProtectSlack Off

Singles

#42 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (42.8%) · (98.5%) · Bold (71.3%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (27.8%)

MovesTorch SongSlack OffWill-O-WispShadow Ball

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Skeledirge, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.3%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

3.7% of teams · rank #40 · Singles · about 1,912 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Calm
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 SpD
  1. Torch Song
  2. Slack Off
  3. Will-O-Wisp
  4. Hex

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games3.6%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)3.7%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)3.7%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)2.2%

−1.4 pts Top players use it less: 3.6% → 2.2%

Abilities

  • 99.5%
  • 0.5%

Stat Points

  • Calm 32 HP / 32 SpD12.7%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD12.0%
  • Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD8.6%
  • Calm 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD7.9%

These 4 cover 41.2% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 18

EvoTorch Song100% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.FireSpec80100%10
1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
7Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30
10RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
12Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
15Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
17IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15
24Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
28RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
32Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
38Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
47HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
47Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
58Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
64OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 52

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM144Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.FireSpec80100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM153Blast BurnUser cannot move next turn.FireSpec15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 1

EggSingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15

Biology

Skeledirge is a crocodile-like Pokémon that evolves from Crocalor. The egg that it had as a Crocalor has now hatched into a small bird made of fire, which rests on its nose and morphs into a stand microphone when Skeledirge uses its signature move "Torch Song".

Design & origin

Skeledirge's appearance seems to draw influence from the holiday known as the Day of the Dead, and its name comes from the words "skeleton" and "dirge".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Singer Pokémon
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Red
—
Paldea#006
  1. Skeledirge’s gentle singing soothes the souls of all that hear it. It burns its enemies to a crisp with flames of over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Violet
  2. The fiery bird changes shape when Skeledirge sings. Rumor has it that the bird was born when the fireball on Skeledirge’s head gained a soul.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Skeledirge
Japanese
ラウドボーン
Japanese (romaji)
Laudbon
Korean
라우드본
Chinese (Traditional)
骨紋巨聲鱷
Chinese (Simplified)
骨纹巨声鳄
French
Flâmigator
German
Skelokrok
Spanish
Skeledirge
Italian
Skeledirge

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

3 SpA
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
265
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Crocalor: Level 36.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.