Skitty
Skitty is a Normal-type Pokémon, the Kitten Pokémon, number 300 (#0300) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 3 and comes from the Hoenn region. It is 0.6 m tall and weighs 11 kg.
Skitty is the Kitten Pokémon, a pink Normal type so fascinated by moving things that it spins after its own tail until it is dizzy. It is hugely popular for its looks, yet the Pokédex says its trust is hard to earn.
How to pronounce Skitty
Skitty is pronounced SKIT-ee. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.
Listen to Skitty said out loud:
In Japanese it is エネコ (Eneco).
Hear every other name on the Pokémon pronunciation guide.
Lore
Biology
Skitty is a stumpy-bodied pink cat, 0.6 m tall and 11 kg, with four short legs, tufted ears with purple insides and a cream crescent marking on its face. Its slender tail ends in a bulky pink section tipped with three pin-like points with yellow ball ends. In battle the tail puffs out and it warns foes off with a sharp growl.
Behaviour
Skitty cannot resist moving objects, and the Pokédex says it runs in circles chasing them, tail included. Its cute looks and antics make it very popular, though its trust is said to be hard to win. In the wild it nests in tree holes in forests.
Habitat
The Pokédex lists Skitty as a forest Pokémon, and Bulbapedia places it in tropical and temperate woodland. It cannot be obtained in Scarlet and Violet or in Legends: Z-A.
Powers
Skitty's Abilities are Cute Charm, a 30% chance of infatuating anything that hits it, and Normalize, which turns all its moves Normal; Wonder Skin is hidden. It learns Sing, Attract, Charm, Heal Bell and Play Rough, and can inherit Fake Out. Its stats are modest, with 50 base HP and Speed, and it mainly exists to reach Delcatty.
Name origin
Skitty may combine 'skittish' and 'kitty'. The Japanese name is Eneco (エネコ), which may blend enokorogusa (green foxtail, a plant its tail resembles) and neko ('cat').
Design inspiration
Skitty seems modelled on a kitten, with a tail like a cat toy, and may also recall foxtail grass or a pin holder. The moon-shaped mark on its face may allude to the nocturnal life of cats, and its short legs compare to those of munchkin cats. These are fan readings.
Evolution notes
Skitty becomes Delcatty when given a Moon Stone.
In the games
In Pokémon Ranger, Teresa of Fall City owns six Skitty that run away, and she sends the player to fetch them back during the second numbered mission. Skitty first appeared in Ruby and Sapphire.
In the anime
May's Skitty made its anime debut in 'I Feel Skitty!' when May caught it. Bulbapedia describes it as ditzy and mischievous, forever getting into trouble with other Pokémon.
Fun facts
- The Fluffy Tail item resembles its tail: in Japanese it is called Eneco's Tail.
- Among Generation III Pokémon, Skitty alone evolves by Moon Stone.
- Despite its sweet looks, it can inherit Sucker Punch as an Egg Move.
Base stats
- HP: 50
- Attack: 45
- Defense: 45
- Sp. Atk: 35
- Sp. Def: 35
- Speed: 50
Skitty’s base stat total is 260. Its highest stat is HP and Speed.
Type matchups
What is Skitty weak to?
Skitty takes extra damage from Fighting (2×) moves.
It is immune to Ghost moves.
Evolution
How does Skitty evolve?
Skitty evolves into Delcatty (Moon Stone).
The whole family: Skitty, Delcatty.
Abilities
- Cute Charm: Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Normalize: Makes the Pokémon's moves all act Normal-type.
- Wonder Skin (hidden ability): Lowers incoming non-damaging moves' base accuracy to exactly 50%.
Moves
Moves Skitty learns by level up in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fake Out | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 4 | Foresight | Normal | Status | — |
| 7 | Sing | Normal | Status | — |
| 10 | Attract | Normal | Status | — |
| 13 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | Special | 40 |
| 16 | Double Slap | Normal | Physical | 15 |
| 19 | Copycat | Normal | Status | — |
| 22 | Feint Attack | Dark | Physical | 60 |
| 25 | Charm | Fairy | Status | — |
| 28 | Wake-Up Slap | Fighting | Physical | 70 |
| 31 | Assist | Normal | Status | — |
| 34 | Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 |
| 37 | Heal Bell | Normal | Status | — |
| 40 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 |
| 43 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — |
| 46 | Play Rough | Fairy | Physical | 90 |
TM moves (33)
Skitty can learn 33 moves from TMs in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon: Work Up, Calm Mind, Toxic, Hidden Power, Sunny Day, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Protect, Rain Dance, Safeguard, Frustration, Solar Beam, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Return, Shadow Ball, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Round, Echoed Voice, Charge Beam, Payback, Thunder Wave, Psych Up, Dream Eater, Grass Knot, Swagger, Sleep Talk, Substitute, Wild Charge, Confide.
Egg moves (14):Baton Pass, Captivate, Cosmic Power, Fake Out, Fake Tears, Helping Hand, Last Resort, Mud Bomb, Simple Beam, Sucker Punch, Tickle, Uproar, Wish, Zen Headbutt.
Move tutor moves (12): Covet, Heal Bell, Helping Hand, Hyper Voice, Icy Wind, Iron Tail, Last Resort, Shock Wave, Snore, Uproar, Water Pulse, Zen Headbutt.
Breeding & training
- Gender: 25% male, 75% female.
- Egg groups: Field, Fairy.
- Egg cycles: 15 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 1,920).
- Catch rate: 255 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Fast (800,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 1 Speed effort value.
- Base experience yield: 52.
Pokédex entries
Skitty is known to chase around playfully after its own tail. In the wild, this Pokémon lives in holes in the trees of forests. It is very popular as a pet because of its adorable looks. (Sapphire, Alpha Sapphire)
Skitty has the habit of becoming fascinated by moving objects and chasing them around. This Pokémon is known to chase after its own tail and become dizzy. (Ruby, Omega Ruby)
It shows its cute side by chasing its own tail until it gets dizzy. (Black 2, White 2, Y)
It can't stop itself from chasing moving things, and it runs in a circle, chasing its own tail. (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, X)
It's adorable when it chases its own tail. It's difficult to earn its trust. (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
It is said to be difficult to earn its trust. However, it is extremely popular for its cute looks and behavior. (FireRed, LeafGreen)
Names around the world
| Japanese | エネコ |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Eneco |
| French | Skitty |
| German | Eneco |
| Spanish | Skitty |
| Italian | Skitty |
| Korean | 에나비 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 向尾喵 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 向尾喵 |
Trivia
- Taller than 25% of all Pokémon (0.6 m).
- Heavier than 30% of all Pokémon (11 kg).
- Base stat total 260, ranked #955 of 1,025.
- One of 131 Normal-type Pokémon (counting dual types).
- One of 60 pink Pokémon.
- Number 49 of 135 Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn).
- Part of an evolution family of 2 Pokémon.
- Can learn 69 different moves in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon.
- Catch rate 255: about 33.3% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 7 distinct Pokédex entries.
Sources and fact-checking
- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: PokéAPI open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from Bulbapedia: Skitty (Pokémon), Serebii: Skitty (Sword/Shield Pokédex).
- Pronunciation (SKIT-ee): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.
Last checked: . Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.
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