- Skeledirge is the newest Attacker-type Pokémon to join Pokémon Unite.
- It uses its charming voice to harass and apply debuffs on enemies on the arena.
Skeledirge is the newest Attacker-type Pokémon to join the Pokémon Unite roster. Skeledirge is a Ranged Attacker Pokémon that toys with opponents using its beautifully resounding singing voice. This allows it to impose debuffs on enemies, giving it an advantage in battle. In this guide, I’ll brief you about Skeledirge in Pokémon Unite, its abilities, best items, and team compositions.
Skeledirge: In-game Cost
This Unite license will be available for grabs from the Skeledirge Adventure Challenge event, all for free.
Pokémon Unite Skeledirge Movesets
Basic Attack
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Passive – Blaze
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However, this Pokémon evolves from Fuecoco (Level 1-4) to Crocalor (Level 5-6), before finally evolving into Skeledirge at Level 7.
Ability 1 – Disarming Voice
Skeledirge lets out a charming cry in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. When this move hits, the user sends an additional sound wave toward opposing Pokémon behind the Pokémon hit, dealing damage.
Ability Choice at Level 5
At Level 5, Skeledirge will be able to use the following ability:
Hyper Voice
Skeledirge unleashes horribly loud vibrations in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. When this move hits opposing Pokémon, the vibrations travel farther.
Ability 2 – Roar
Skeledirge lets out a mighty roar, dealing damage and applying a fear effect to opposing Pokémon. When this move hits opposing Pokémon, the roar travels farther.
Ability Choice at Level 7
At Level 7, Skeledirge will be able to use the following ability:
Snarl
Skeledirge snarls incessantly, dealing damage and applying a fear effect to nearby opposing Pokémon. For a short time, opposing Pokémon hit by this move deal less damage to the user. When it hits a Pokémon from the opposing team, the snarl travels farther.
Unite Move
Skeledirge vitalizes nearby ally Pokémon with its gallant singing, increasing the damage ally Pokémon deal to Pokémon from the opposing team for a short time. Afterward, the user unleashes a fiery bird in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon.
Best Items for Skeledirge in Pokémon Unite
Further in this guide, we will discuss the best held items for Skeledirge in Pokémon Unite, as well as its best battle item.
Best Held Items
| Item(s) | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Wise Glasses | This held item greatly boosts Skeledirge’s Sp. Atk on the battlefield. |
| Choice Specs | It gives Skeledirge more Sp. Attack while enhancing its damage output as well. |
| Shell Bell | It provides extra sustain and Sp. Attack for Skeledirge. |
Besides the above-suggested builds, you can also use the following item builds:
- Wise Glasses, Slick Spoon, and Energy Amplifier
- Scope Lens, Drive Lens, and Muscle Band.
Best Battle Items
- Eject Button: It helps Skeledirge to reposition in dire moments, great for offensive or defensive uses.
- X Attack: This Battle item grants a massive boost to Skeledirge’s Sp. Atk, enhancing its damage output, especially when using its Unite Move.
Pokémon Unite Skeledirge Gameplay Guide and Tips
Our Skeledirge Guide will now discuss how to play and achieve a perfect game plan for the Pokémon in Pokémon Unite. The following division has two sections of the early and late game, which players must make sure to read till the end.
Early Game
In terms of laning, you should go to the Jungle/Top Lane while using Skeledirge. In the early game, focus on safe farming and building pressure from afar. Use Disarming Voice to damage multiple targets and clear wild Pokémon efficiently. Since the sound waves travel through enemies, try to position yourself so the move hits both wild Pokémon and opposing laners whenever possible.
Use Roar to disrupt enemy advances and create space for yourself or your lane partner. The fear effect can help stop aggressive enemies from diving onto you early. Avoid extended fights before evolving and prioritize leveling up. Reaching Level 5 and eventually Level 7 is important, as Skeledirge becomes much stronger once it gains access to its upgraded moves.
Mid and Late Game
On reaching Level 5, Disarming Voice upgrades into Hyper Voice, and at Level 7, Roar upgrades into Snarl, forming its core combo. This combo focuses on sustained damage and debuffs. Use Hyper Voice from a safe distance to constantly pressure enemies, extending the sonic attack through multiple targets. Once they close in, use Snarl to inflict a Fear debuff on them to reduce the damage they deal to you.
Skeledirge’s Unite Move is best used at the start of a team fight or when contesting core objectives like Goal Zones, Groudon, and Regieleki. It boosts the damage dealt by nearby allies, allowing your team to gain an advantage before fully engaging. After empowering allies, Skeledirge follows up with a fiery bird attack that deals damage to enemies in its path. You can charge up the ability, allowing you to accurately position the flight-path of the fiery attack.
Positioning of Skeledirge
The best path for Skeledirge would be the Top or the Jungle Lane. This allows you to easily farm and rotate across lanes to help allies.
Skeledirge with other Pokémon
Our Pokémon Unite Skeledirge guide also discusses the relationship between it and other Pokémon.
Best synergies with Skeledirge
Skeledirge is best paired with Defenders or Support-type Pokémon, as they can help provide extra defense and utility needed during crucial fights.
| Pokémon | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Slowbro | Snorlax’s highly disruptive abilities alongside Skeledirge’s offensive attacks and abilities would be quite powerful working together. |
| Snorlax | Snorlax can provide extra crowd control and disables, for Skeledirge’s making it easier to dominate core team fights. |
| Articuno | The AOE Freezing/Slow debuffs from Articuno’s abilities will combo well alongside Skeledirge’s offensive abilities. |
Pokémon that are strong and weak against Skeledirge
| Pokémon that Skeledirge counters | Pokémon that counter Skeledirge |
|---|---|
| Decidueye | Zoroark |
| Cinderace | Snorlax |
| Eldengoss | Talonflame |
| Cramorant | Zeraora |
| Gardevoir | Slowbro |
Final Thoughts
You must keep all the valuable points in mind while playing with Skeledirge. It is indeed a powerful Attacker equipped with a powerful combo of debuffs and offensive abilities, making it easy to take down enemies in Pokémon Unite.
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