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Skitty is a Normal-type Pokemon from Generation 3, known for its playful kitten design, Cute Charm ability, wide support movepool and evolution into Delcatty with a Moon Stone. This guide covers Skitty’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Skitty guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Skitty is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. It is a playful kitten-like Pokemon that is fascinated by moving objects and is known for chasing its own tail. Skitty evolves into Delcatty when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Competitive Overview
Skitty is usually more of a casual, collection or early-game Pokemon than a serious competitive threat. Its stats are modest, but its support movepool gives it some useful tools in limited formats.
Skitty’s strengths include Cute Charm, access to disruptive moves like Fake Out and Thunder Wave and the ability to evolve into Delcatty with a Moon Stone. Its main drawbacks are low offensive stats, limited bulk and the need for careful support to make an impact in battle.
Here are the key facts to know about Skitty, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Skitty
National Dex
#0300
Type
Normal
Species
Kitten Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
24.3 lbs / 11.0 kg
11.0 kg
Abilities
Cute Charm, Normalize, Wonder Skin
Skitty has modest stats overall, with slightly higher Speed than some early-stage Pokemon and a flexible support movepool. Its stat spread makes it better suited for utility, disruption and evolution into Delcatty than raw damage.
Skitty is best known for Normal-type utility, disruption and coverage moves. These are some of Skitty’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A strong opening utility move that can make the target flinch on the first turn Skitty is out.
A powerful Normal-type attack that gives Skitty stronger direct damage in games where it can use the move.
A classic Normal-type move that can become strong when Skitty has high friendship in older games.
Fairy-type coverage that helps Skitty threaten Dragon, Dark and Fighting-type Pokemon in supported games.
A useful status move that can slow down opponents and support Skitty’s team.
A setup move that can raise Skitty’s Special Attack and Special Defense in games where the strategy is available.
Priority Dark-type coverage that can help Skitty strike first against attacking opponents in supported games.
A utility move that can pass boosts or momentum to a teammate in games and formats where it is available.
Skitty can learn Normal, Fairy, Dark, Electric, Psychic and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Skitty’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Skitty is a Normal-type Pokemon. This gives it a weakness to Fighting-type moves and an immunity to Ghost-type moves, while it has no standard type resistances.
Type
Normal
Weaknesses
Fighting
Resistances
None
Immunity
Ghost
Skitty’s abilities focus on contact effects, changing move types and reducing the accuracy of certain status moves depending on the game.
May infatuate an opponent that makes contact with Skitty, giving it a chance to disrupt physical attackers.
Changes Skitty’s moves into Normal-type moves in games where this ability is active, which can create unique but limited strategies.
Skitty’s hidden ability can make certain status moves less reliable against it, depending on the game mechanics.
Skitty evolves into Delcatty when exposed to a Moon Stone. The full Skitty evolution line is Skitty and Delcatty.
Stage 1
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Starting form
Stage 2
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Evolves from Skitty with a Moon Stone
Skitty’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Skitty appears in grassy routes or special encounter areas, and it can evolve into Delcatty with a Moon Stone.
| Game | Where to Find Skitty |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Skitty |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Skitty |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Route 116 and Fortree City. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Route 116 and Fortree City. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Route 116. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Skitty |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Route 222. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Route 222. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Route 222. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Skitty |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Castelia City. |
| Game | Where to Find Skitty |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Route 4. |
Pokemon Y |
Route 4. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Route 116 and Fortree City. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Route 116 and Fortree City. |
| Game | Where to Find Skitty |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Skitty |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Route 222 and Spacious Cave. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Route 222 and Spacious Cave. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Skitty |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Skitty |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Skitty. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Skitty is a Normal-type Pokemon.
Skitty is weak to Fighting-type moves.
Skitty evolves into Delcatty when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Skitty’s abilities are Cute Charm, Normalize and Wonder Skin as its hidden ability.
Skitty’s best moves often include Fake Out, Double-Edge, Return, Play Rough, Thunder Wave, Calm Mind, Sucker Punch and Baton Pass.
Skitty is usually better for casual play, collection and early-game utility than serious competitive battling, but it has helpful support moves and can evolve into Delcatty.
Skitty is commonly found in selected grassy routes or special encounter areas depending on the game, including Route 116 in Hoenn games and Route 4 in Pokemon X and Y.
No, Skitty does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in official Pokemon games.
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