In this current patch, Skarner is a really nice pick. He has a 53.53%-win rate, which is well above the average. He also has a solid pick rate of 1.57%, with a 0.28% ban rate. In other words, while he can help you get a victory, most teams are not worried about Skarner during the drafting phase. As for his classification, he is categorized as a D-tier jungler.