Skarmory has much in common with the Andean Condor and cranes, birds which are held in high esteem in Japan. It is also similar to many mythological, metallic birds such as the Stymphalian birds, the Gagana, and the Alicanto.
Its concept could also be a pun on 鶴 tsuru (crane), referencing a paper crane, and 剣 tsurugi (sword). Its wings also resemble a Japanese paper hand fan.
Skarmory is a combination of sky and armory or armor. It may also include scar, given how its sharp body could easily wound its prey and even leave them with scars; scar may also refer to Skarmory’s own skin, being cut repeatedly in brambles when it is young and building up the harder, callused or scar-like tissue which makes up its steely hide as an adult.
Airmd may be based on air or a pun on armed or armored.
No: 227
English Name: Skarmory
Japanese Name: Eamudo
Generation: 2
Type: Steel, Flying
Species: Armor Bird Pokémon
Abilities: Keen Eye, Sturdy, Weak Armor (hidden ability)
Evolution:-
Skarmory is a silver-gray, avian Pokémon with a long, metallic blue neck, legs, and tail. It has yellow eyes, a pointed beak with several pointed teeth, and a triangular crest on its head. There are red feathers under the sheaths that cover its sharp wings, and each feather can be moved independently. Its wings are actually hollow, allowing it to travel up to 180 mph (300 km/h). Its feet have three toes on them, two in front and one in back, and its tail has hooked ends.
Its steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles, but once a year the battered wings grow back completely. This process restores the cutting edges. Its feathers are sharp enough to be used as blades. Its skin and feathers are solid because it lives and is raised in very harsh conditions. Its nests are usually found in thorn bushes, where continual scratching of its skin will eventually harden it into an iron-like state.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Gold: Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
Pokemon Silver: After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Pokemon Crystal: The feathers that it sheds are very sharp. It is said that people once used the feathers as swords.
Pokemon Stadium 2: Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
Pokemon Ruby: Skarmory is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This Pokémon flies at close to 190 mph. It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges.
Pokemon Sapphire: Skarmory’s steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings grow back completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state.
Pokemon Emerald: A Pokémon that has a body and wings of steel. People in the past used feathers fallen from Skarmory to make swords and knives.
Pokemon FireRed: After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Its sturdy wings look heavy, but its bones are hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
Pokemon Diamond: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph.
Pokemon Pearl: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph.
Pokemon Platinum: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph.
Pokemon HeartGold: Its sturdy wings look heavy, but they are actually hollow and light, allowing it to fly freely in the sky.
Pokemon SoulSilver: After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Pokemon Black: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph.
Pokemon White: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph.
Pokemon Black 2: Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.
pokemon White 2: Its heavy-looking iron body is actually thin and light, so it can fly at speeds over 180 mph.
Pokemon X: After nesting in bramble bushes, the wings of its chicks grow hard from scratches by thorns.
Pokemon Y: Despite being clad entirely in iron-hard armor, it flies at speed of over 180 mph.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Skarmory is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This Pokémon flies at close to 190 mph. It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Skarmory’s steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings grow back completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state.
Pokemon SUN: Its feathers, which fall off as it grows, are thin and sharp. In times long past, warriors used them as swords.
Pokemon MOON: Its metal body is sturdy, but it does rust rather easily. So on rainy days, this Pokémon prefers to stay put in its nest.
