Stufful Best Moveset
Normal/Fighting pre-evo with AbilityFluffy halving contact damage but doubling Fire damage taken. 75 Attack at 50 Speed gives some physical identity for a pre-evo. The moveset previews Bewear's B-tier power but can't compete at this level.
Stufful saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Stufful's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Fluffy with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Stufful best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Return
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Brick Break
Stufful saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Stufful maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Fluffy with Power Herb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Stufful Weakness
Stufful's Normal/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Stufful Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Stufful
Urshifu can KO Stufful with Close Combat (363-427%). Salamence's Earthquake hits Stufful for 76-90%. Alakazam's Psychic also KOs at 188-221%.
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Stufful View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x363-427%KO Close Combat 2x363-427%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Stufful View Salamence builds →Earthquake76-90% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Stufful View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x188-221%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Stufful View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x121-143%KO | ||
Evolution
Stufful evolves into Bewear. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Stufful. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Stufful easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Stufful
Orange-tan Stufful shifts the pink fur just a touch warmer. The tag on its rear stays visible, but the overall change is easy to miss on a Pokemon this small. A bolder recolor would've gone a long way for the little bear cub.
Shiny Stufful Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Stufful
Stufful is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 36 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Stufful in SwSh
Stufful is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 8-38. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Stufful ✓East Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 50%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 50%OvercastDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 40%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 35%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 25%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 25%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 25%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 20%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 10%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 10%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%ThunderstormHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 45%OvercastRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldRate 35%All WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 30%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 29%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%SandstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%SnowingGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 5%Sandstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BewearGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 30%RainingGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 30%SnowingGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 30%ThunderstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassSwordRate 30%Heavy FogGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 20%OvercastGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 20%SandstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 20%Intense SunGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 5%SnowstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassShieldRate 5%Heavy FogAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%OvercastAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 25%RainingAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 25%SandstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 25%Intense SunAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%SnowingAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%Normal Weatheror evolve from Stufful (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Stufful catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
In the grass on the Akala Outskirts and along Route 8, Stufful lumbers about, the cuddly-looking bruiser turning up between levels 17 and 24.
Where To Catch Stufful in USUM
Stufful is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 17-24. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BewearHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictLv.28Interact with PokemonOne-timePost-OliviaPoni GauntletLv.58-61GrassRate 10%or evolve from Stufful (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Stufful catch rates for Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Comb the tall grass along the Akala Outskirts and Route 8 to turn up this cuddly bruiser, roaming both Sun and Moon somewhere between levels 17 and 23.
Where To Catch Stufful in SM
The line opens with Stufful at Lv. 17-23 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Not landing the catch? Calculate Stufful catch rates for Sun & Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Base Stats
Stufful's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The way it protects itself by flailing its arms may be an adorable sight, but stay well away. This is flailing that can snap thick tree trunks.
Stufful Guide
Stufful does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Fighting type on your team. Evolve it into Bewear before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Stufful has appeared in 3 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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