Pokemon Sword and Shield Skuntank is a Poison and Dark Type Skunk Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground type moves. You can find and catch Skuntank in Route 3 with a 10% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Skuntank are 103 HP, 93 Attack, 71 SP Attack, 67 Defense, 61 SP Defense, and 84 Speed.


List of Skuntank Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
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Total | 479 | |
HP | 103 | |
Attack | 93 | |
Defense | 67 | |
Special Attack | 71 | |
Special Defense | 61 | |
Speed | 84 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Skuntank to have is Naughty, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Sp. Def stats.
Skuntank Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
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Stench | Normal | |
Aftermath | Normal | |
Keen Eye | Hidden |
Sword Pokedex Entry
In its belly, it reserves stinky fluid that it shoots from its tail during battle. As this Pokémon’s diet varies, so does the stench of its fluid.
Shield Pokedex Entry
It digs holes in the ground to make its nest. The stench of the fluid it lets fly from the tip of its tail is extremely potent.
Skuntank Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Skuntank?
Skuntank does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Stunky and evolve it into Skuntank. A popular spawn location you can find Stunky is in the Route 3 area with a 10% chance to spawn during All weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon | Location | Weather | Spawn | Lvl |
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![]() | 10% | 10 - 14 | ||
![]() | 50% | 26 - 28 | ||
![]() | 55% | 26 - 28 | ||
![]() | 60% | 26 - 28 | ||
![]() | 25% | 26 - 28 | ||
![]() | 28% | 26 - 28 | ||
![]() | 15% | 14 - 16 | ||
![]() | 35% | 14 - 16 | ||
![]() | 25% | 14 - 16 | ||
![]() | 35% | 14 - 16 | ||
![]() | 25% | 14 - 16 | ||
![]() | 25% | 14 - 16 | ||
![]() | 5% | 14 - 16 | ||
![]() | 5% | 14 - 16 |
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Skuntank Raids
Where do i find Skuntank Raids?
You can find Skuntank raids in the following locations: East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Skuntank Weakness
Skuntank is a Poison and Dark Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Ground Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Poison, Grass, Ghost, Dark, Psychic type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Skuntank Weak Against?
Pokemon | Type 1 | Type 2 | CP |
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What pokemon is Skuntank Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Skuntank Moves List
What moves can Skuntank learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Skuntank can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Poison and Dark type +50% STAB damage.
Skuntank Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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00 | [] Flamethrower | ||||||
01 | [] Poison Gas | ||||||
01 | [] Scratch | ||||||
01 | [] Feint | ||||||
01 | [] Smokescreen | ||||||
09 | [] Acid Spray | ||||||
12 | [] Fury Swipes | ||||||
15 | [] Focus Energy | ||||||
18 | [] Bite | ||||||
21 | [] Venoshock | ||||||
24 | [] Screech | ||||||
27 | [] Toxic | ||||||
30 | [] Sucker Punch | ||||||
33 | [] Memento | ||||||
38 | [] Night Slash | ||||||
43 | [] Belch | ||||||
48 | [] Venom Drench | ||||||
53 | [] Explosion |
TM Moves Skuntank can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM08 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM09 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM13 | Fire Spin | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM16 | Screech | ![]() | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Sharply lowers opponent's Defense. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM23 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 25 | Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM26 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Sharply lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM40 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM57 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if the user was attacked first. |
TM58 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn. |
TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | High critical hit ratio. |
TM74 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM77 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition. |
TM84 | Tail Slap | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 85 | 10 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
TM85 | Snarl | ![]() | Special | 82.5 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Special Attack. |
Skuntank TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR02 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |
TR13 | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | — | — | 30 | Increases critical hit ratio. |
TR15 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | May burn opponent. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR22 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR31 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TR32 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TR33 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TR37 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Opponent can only use moves that attack. |
TR57 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 20 | May poison the opponent. |
TR58 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
TR68 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Sharply raises user's Special Attack. |
TR81 | Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 142.5 | 100 | 15 | Uses the opponent's Attack stat. |
TR90 | Play Rough | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | May lower opponent's Attack. |
TR91 | Venom Drench | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Lowers poisoned opponent's Special Attack and Speed. |
TR95 | Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Prevents use of sound moves for two turns. |
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