Introduced in generation six, with the Pokemon X and Y games, Skiddo is a mono grass type Pokemon. It is the first stage evolution of its two stage evolution line and evolves into Gogoat once it reaches the level thresholds. Skiddo is classified by the Pokedex as the “Mount Pokemon” which is likely a reference to its general design. This guide will showcase Skiddo’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Skiddo.
About Skiddo
As a generation six Pokemon, Skiddo first appeared in the X and Y season of the anime in the episode A Race for Home!. In this episode, many Skiddo are seen at the Baa de Mer Ranch. Ash, Bonnie, and Clemont all ride on Skiddo at the ranch. The Pokedex mentions that Skiddo is thought to be one of the first Pokemon to live in harmony with humans. It also states that Skiddo can survive on nothing but sunshine and water.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: X and Y A Race for Home! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon X and Y |
| Region | Kalos |
| Evolution | Evolves into Gogoat, not known to evolve from another Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 32 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | If it has sunshine and water, it doesn't need to eat, because it can generate energy from the leaves on its back. |
Skiddo Base Stats
| HP | 66 |
| ATTACK | 65 |
| DEFENCE | 48 |
| SP. ATTACK | 62 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 57 |
| SPEED | 52 |
| TOTAL | 350 |
Appearance
Skiddo is a small quadrupedal Pokemon that resembles a goat. Most of its body is covered in shaggy brown fur, with green fur growing around its color and down its back. The fur on the sides of its face is white, and it has two curved horns growing from the top of its head. Its lower legs are white, and its cloven hooves are orange. Skiddo is a small Pokemon at only 2 feet and 11 inches, or 0.9 meters, tall.
Behavior
Skiddo is a kind, placid Pokemon that lives in harmony with humans. They were remarkable as farm animals as they only required water and sunlight to thrive. It is able to photosynthesize using the leaves on its back. Skiddo are very mild Pokemon, allowing humans to ride on its back. In the Pokemon anime, the Skiddo of Baa de Mer Ranch are milked to produce delicious cheese and ice cream.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As the first stage of its evolution line, Skiddo is a weak Pokemon. It has access to powerful moves, as well as well rounded stats, but it struggles to find a niche against other grass types. Snivy is faster and stronger, while Foongus is better defensively. As a mono grass type Pokemon, Skiddo takes 2x damage from flying, poison, bug, fire, and ice type moves. It is resistant to ground, water, grass, and electric type moves.
Best Moveset
In competitive play, Skiddo is typically reserved for the LC (Little Cup) format. However, despite having a strong movepool and stats, it is often outclassed by more specialized grass type Pokemon. If you want to use Skiddo, your best bet will be to set up using Bulk Up, followed by some powerful physical attacks to break through the enemy team. Use an Eviolite, as a held item, to ensure that Skiddo can survive. Its Sap Sipper ability can also counter grass type Pokemon if you need a strong counter. Consider using the moves Bulk Up, Horn Leech, Rock Slide, and Zen Headbutt for type coverage.
| Bulk Up | Horn Leech |
| Rock Slide | Zen Headbutt |
How to Catch Skiddo in Pokemon Go
Unfortunately, Skiddo is not currently available for capture in Pokemon Go. It is likely to be released soon as the developers have released other generation six Pokemon into the game. Until it is released we will not know how many candies it will take to evolve, if it will appear as a raid boss at Pokemon Gyms, or if it will hatch from eggs. When Skiddo is released, you can find it spawning at a boosted rate near parks, farms, forests, and other grassy areas.
Trivia
- Skiddo appears to be partially based on a bicycle, with its horns growing in the shape of bicycle handles.
- Skiddo’s evolution, Gogoat, was originally shown with a different shiny form during the pre-release of Pokemon X and Y. Gogoat’s shiny form was changed before the game’s release, making its colors more vibrant.
FAQ
At which level does Skiddo evolve?
Skiddo evolves into Gogoat when reaching level 32. There are no special conditions to fulfill with this Pokemon’s evolution, and Skiddo will evolve as long as it is leveled up. Once Skiddo evolves into Gogoat, you have finished the Pokemon’s evolution line and can move on to collecting other Pokemon.
What is Skiddo based on?
Skiddo is based on both a young goat and a bicycle. A young goat is also known as a kid. The shape of Skiddo’s horns is reminiscent of bicycle handlebars. Skiddo’s Japanese name is Meecle, with me being the sound of a bleating goat, and cle as in vehicle or bicycle.
What number is Skiddo?
Skiddo is the 672nd Pokemon in the Pokedex. The Pokedex will label every Pokemon with a number typically sequentially with its evolutions. However, Pokemon that were released in a prior generation will gain priority over sequential order with evolutions. Therefore, you can use this number to remind yourself which generation a Pokemon was released in.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Mount Pokemon”. While Skiddo’s impact on competitive play is limited to a unique format, there are certain scenarios where Skiddo is incredibly powerful. It can be rare to see everything work out for Skiddo, but it can still be a strong Pokemon. Watch out for bad matchups if you want to use this Pokemon. Reserve a slot on your team for Skiddo if you want a physically offensive grass type Pokemon.
