Poison/Dark gives Skuntank only Ground weakness at C-Tier in HeartGold and SoulSilver. Aftermath and Stench punish opponents, and Sucker Punch adds priority.
Ability 1StenchAbility 1Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.Ability 2AftermathAbility 2Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
479HP103Attack93Defense67Speed84Sp.Def61Sp.Atk71
Stunky
Skuntank
Weak to
Mixed
Balanced
84Speed · Above Avg

Is Skuntank Good in HeartGold & SoulSilver Playthrough?

Stunky evolves at level 34. Poison/Dark with AbilityStench occasionally causing flinch. Dark coverage handles Morty and Will. If imported from Sinnoh, Skuntank contributes through the back half.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEEGSTEGEEEGSEGGEGEEGEFalknerGym 1BugsyGym 2WhitneyGym 3MortyGym 4ChuckGym 5JasmineGym 6PryceGym 7ClairGym 8BrockGym 9MistyGym 10SurgeGym 11ErikaGym 12JanineGym 13SabrinaGym 14BlaineGym 15BlueGym 16SkuntankTradeWillE4KogaE4BrunoE4KarenE4LanceChamp*
Falkner
Gym 1
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Falkner's team.

You Win
Pidgey
Lv 9
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleSand Attack
Even
Pidgeotto
Lv 13
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleRoostGust
Bugsy
Gym 2
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Bugsy's team.

Risky
Scyther
Lv 17
BugFlying
Technician
Quick AttackLeerU TurnFocus Energy
You Win
Kakuna
Lv 15
BugPoison
Shed Skin
Poison Sting
You Win
Metapod
Lv 15
Bug
Shed Skin
Tackle
Whitney
Gym 3
Good

Skuntank has the type edge here and should clean up Whitney's team.

Easy KO
Clefairy
Lv 17
Normal
Cute Charm
Double SlapMimicEncoreMetronome
Even
Miltank
Lv 19
Normal
Scrappy
RolloutAttractStompMilk Drink
Morty
Gym 4
Strong

Skuntank resists most of Morty's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Gastly
Lv 21
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
LickSpiteMean LookCurse
Easy KO
Haunter
Lv 21
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseNightmare
You Win
Gengar
Lv 25
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisShadow BallMean LookSucker Punch
Easy KO
Haunter
Lv 23
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
CurseMean LookSucker PunchNight Shade
Chuck
Gym 5
Tough

Chuck's typing presses Skuntank's defenses.

Risky
Primeape
Lv 29
Fighting
Vital Spirit
LeerDouble TeamFocus PunchRock Slide
Risky
Poliwrath
Lv 31
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
HypnosisSurfFocus PunchBody Slam
Jasmine
Gym 6
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Jasmine's team.

You Win
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
You Win
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Risky
Steelix
Lv 35
SteelGround
Sturdy
ScreechSandstormRock ThrowIron Tail
Pryce
Gym 7
Good

Skuntank has the type edge here and should clean up Pryce's team.

You Win
Seel
Lv 30
Water
Thick Fat
SnoreHailIcy WindRest
You Win
Dewgong
Lv 32
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Sleep TalkIce ShardAurora BeamRest
Even
Piloswine
Lv 34
IceGround
Snow Cloak
HailIce FangMud BombBlizzard
Clair
Gym 8
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 38
WaterFlying
Intimidate
TwisterDragon RageBiteDragon Pulse
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 38
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveFire BlastSlamDragon Pulse
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 38
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveAqua TailSlamDragon Pulse
Even
Kingdra
Lv 41
WaterDragon
Sniper
SmokescreenHydro PumpHyper BeamDragon Pulse
Brock
Gym 9
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.

Even
Graveler
Lv 51
RockGround
Sturdy
Defense CurlRock SlideRolloutEarthquake
Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 51
GroundRock
Rock Head
SandstormScary FaceEarthquakeHorn Drill
Even
Omastar
Lv 53
RockWater
Shell Armor
Ancient PowerBrineProtectSpike Cannon
Even
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Sturdy
Iron TailRock SlideScreechSandstorm
Even
Kabutops
Lv 52
RockWater
Battle Armor
Rock SlideAqua JetEndureGiga Drain
Misty
Gym 10
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

Even
Golduck
Lv 49
Water
Damp
Water PulseDisablePsych UpPsychic
Even
Quagsire
Lv 49
WaterGround
Water Absorb
Water PulseAmnesiaEarthquakeRain Dance
You Win
Lapras
Lv 52
WaterIce
Shell Armor
Water PulseSingIce BeamBody Slam
You Win
Starmie
Lv 54
WaterPsychic
Natural Cure
Water PulseConfuse RayRecoverIce Beam
Lt. Surge
Gym 11
Good

Skuntank has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Raichu
Lv 51
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveQuick AttackShock WaveDouble Team
You Win
Electrode
Lv 47
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveDouble TeamShock WaveLight Screen
You Win
Magneton
Lv 47
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
SupersonicDouble TeamShock WaveMirror Shot
You Win
Electrode
Lv 47
Electric
Static
ScreechDouble TeamSelf DestructCharge Beam
You Win
Electabuzz
Lv 53
Electric
Static
Quick AttackShock WaveLight ScreenLow Kick
Erika
Gym 12
Strong

Skuntank resists most of Erika's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Jumpluff
Lv 51
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
U TurnLeech SeedSunny DayGiga Drain
Easy KO
Tangela
Lv 52
Grass
Chlorophyll
Ancient PowerWring OutGiga DrainSleep Powder
You Win
Victreebel
Lv 56
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisGrass KnotLeaf Storm
You Win
Bellossom
Lv 56
Grass
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisGiga DrainSolar Beam
Janine
Gym 13
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Janine's team.

Even
Crobat
Lv 47
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
ScreechSupersonicConfuse RayWing Attack
Even
Weezing
Lv 44
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Double HitSludge BombToxicExplosion
You Win
Ariados
Lv 47
BugPoison
Insomnia
Scary FacePoison JabPin MissilePsychic
You Win
Ariados
Lv 47
BugPoison
Insomnia
Pin MissilePoison JabSwaggerNight Shade
Even
Venomoth
Lv 50
BugPoison
Tinted Lens
Sludge BombDouble TeamSignal BeamPsychic
Sabrina
Gym 14
Good

Skuntank has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.

You Win
Espeon
Lv 53
Psychic
Synchronize
Shadow BallSkill SwapCalm MindPsychic
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 53
Psychic
Filter
MimicLight ScreenSkill SwapPsychic
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 55
Psychic
Inner Focus
Skill SwapPsychicEnergy BallReflect
Blaine
Gym 15
Good

Skuntank has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Magcargo
Lv 54
FireRock
Flame Body
Sunny DaySmogOverheatRock Slide
You Win
Magmar
Lv 54
Fire
Flame Body
Thunder PunchOverheatSunny DayConfuse Ray
Even
Rapidash
Lv 59
Fire
Flash FireImmune to Fire attacks
Quick AttackFlare BlitzBounceOverheat
Blue
Gym 16
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.

Easy KO
Exeggutor
Lv 55
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Leaf StormPsychicHypnosisTrick Room
Even
Arcanine
Lv 58
Fire
Intimidate
RoarDragon PulseFlare BlitzExtreme Speed
Even
Rhydon
Lv 58
GroundRock
Rock Head
MegahornStone EdgeThunder FangEarthquake
Even
Gyarados
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Ice FangWaterfallDragon DanceReturn
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
No Guard
Dynamic PunchEarthquakeStone EdgeThunder Punch
Even
Pidgeot
Lv 60
NormalFlying
Tangled Feet
ReturnWhirlwindAir SlashMirror Move
Will
Elite Four
Good

Skuntank has the type edge here and should clean up Will's team.

You Win
Xatu
Lv 40
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
U TurnMe FirstConfuse RayPsychic
You Win
Jynx
Lv 41
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Double SlapLovely KissIce PunchPsychic
You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 41
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
ReflectHypnosisEgg BombPsychic
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 41
WaterPsychic
Own Tempo
CurseAmnesiaWater PulsePsychic
You Win
Xatu
Lv 42
PsychicFlying
Early Bird
Aerial AceOminous WindConfuse RayPsychic
Koga
Elite Four
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

You Win
Ariados
Lv 40
BugPoison
Insomnia
Poison JabSpider WebBaton PassGiga Drain
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 41
BugPoison
Tinted Lens
SupersonicGustPsychicToxic
Even
Forretress
Lv 43
BugSteel
Sturdy
ProtectSwiftExplosionToxic Spikes
You Win
Muk
Lv 42
Poison
Sticky Hold
MinimizeScreechGunk ShotToxic
Risky
Crobat
Lv 44
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Double TeamQuick AttackWing AttackPoison Fang
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

Risky
Hitmontop
Lv 42
Fighting
Technician
CounterQuick AttackDigTriple Kick
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 42
Fighting
Reckless
SwaggerFocus EnergyHigh Jump KickBlaze Kick
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 42
Fighting
Iron Fist
Thunder PunchIce PunchFire PunchBullet Punch
Even
Onix
Lv 43
RockGround
Sturdy
Dragon BreathEarthquakeSandstormRock Slide
Even
Machamp
Lv 46
Fighting
No Guard
Rock SlideForesightRevengeCross Chop
Karen
Elite Four
Good

Skuntank has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.

You Win
Umbreon
Lv 42
Dark
Synchronize
Double TeamConfuse RayFeint AttackPayback
You Win
Vileplume
Lv 42
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidMoonlightPetal Dance
Even
Gengar
Lv 45
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
LickSpiteFocus BlastDestiny Bond
Even
Murkrow
Lv 44
DarkFlying
Super Luck
PluckWhirlwindSucker PunchFeint Attack
Even
Houndoom
Lv 47
DarkFire
Flash FireImmune to Fire attacks
Nasty PlotDark PulseFlamethrowerCrunch
Lance
Champion
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 46
WaterFlying
Intimidate
FlailDragon PulseWaterfallIce Fang
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 49
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Thunder WaveDragon RushThunderHyper Beam
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 49
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Thunder WaveDragon RushBlizzardHyper Beam
Even
Aerodactyl
Lv 48
RockFlying
Pressure
Aerial AceCrunchRock SlideThunder Fang
Even
Charizard
Lv 48
FireFlying
Blaze
Shadow ClawAir SlashDragon ClawFire Fang
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 50
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Fire BlastSafeguardOutrageHyper Beam

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
PoisonDark
Tier
C

Skuntank cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 34.

View Skuntank locations

How to Get Skuntank in HeartGold & SoulSilver

No wild encounters for Skuntank in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Bring Stunky over from Diamond & Pearl and evolve it into Skuntank, as the step cards below show.

How to Obtain Skuntank in HGSS

  1. Stunky
    Step 1Obtain Stunky
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 206, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from X & Y
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in X & Y via Walking · Route 11. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · North Lake Miloch · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Skuntank
    Step 2Skuntank ✓

How to Get Shiny Skuntank in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Skuntank has no home here, so evolve a shiny Stunky in Diamond or Pearl and transfer it across. See every game where Shiny Skuntank can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Skuntank in HeartGold & SoulSilverNormal
Shiny Skuntank in HeartGold & SoulSilver Shiny
Color ShiftPurpletoRed
Shiny TierC Tier Shiny

Shiny Skuntank Evolution

2 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Skuntank Weakness

Skuntank's Poison/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 103 HP and balanced defenses, Skuntank can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Skuntank Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark
0x (Immune)Psychic
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Skuntank Weak Against

Excellent
1Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score+5
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Skuntank Strong Against

3Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+2
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Skuntank

Marowak
Marowak
Ground
C
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
S
Rhydon
Rhydon
GroundRock
C
Steelix
Steelix
SteelGround
B
Gliscor
Gliscor
GroundFlying
B

Skuntank Evolutions

Skuntank is the evolved form of Stunky. Breeding produces Stunky eggs, and they take an average time to hatch. Evolving from Stunky gave Skuntank the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 479 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stunky
#434Stunky
34
Transfer Only
Skuntank
#435Skuntank
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Stunky
PoisonDark
Skuntank
PoisonDark
HP
63
103+40
ATK
63
93+30
DEF
47
67+20
SP.ATK
41
71+30
SP.DEF
41
61+20
SPE
74
84+10
BST
329E-Tier
479C-Tier+150
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Skuntank to get Stunky eggs easily using 131 partners from the Field egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Crunch, Double-Edge and 6 more.

Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
9moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

HGSS Skuntank Best Moveset

Poison/Dark with only Ground super-effective, and 103 HP gives the moveset real staying power. 93 Attack fires physical Poison and Dark hits at 84 Speed. AbilityAftermath damages the opponent when Skuntank faints from contact. Solid bulk for a single-weakness Pokemon.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Aftermath
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Skuntank
Jolly+SPE

Skuntank best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • Sucker PunchSTAB
  • ExplosionCoverage
  • Poison JabSTAB
  • PursuitSTAB

Moves List

You'll want to breed for Astonish and Crunch on Skuntank. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Sludge Bomb and Dark Pulse, they expand what Skuntank can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Focus Energy
———30Normal
Lv 1
Poison Gas
——5540Poison
Lv 1
Scratch
—4010035Normal
Lv 4
Poison Gas
——5540Poison
Lv 7
Screech
——8540Normal
Lv 10
Fury Swipes
—188015Normal
Lv 14
Smokescreen
——10020Normal
Lv 18
Feint+2
—5010010Normal
Lv 22
Slash
—7010020Normal
Lv 27
Toxic
C—8510Poison
Lv 32
Night Slash
C10510015Dark
Lv 34
Flamethrower
C9510015Fire
Lv 42
Memento
D—10010Dark
Lv 52
Explosion
B2501005Normal

TM Moves

All 30 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45——10015Normal
TM79C12010015Dark
TM28
DigNational Parkbadge 2
C8010010Ground
TM38A120855Fire
TM35
FlamethrowerGoldenrod Game Cornerbadge 2
C9510015Fire
TM21
FrustrationCeladon Department Storebadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerLake of Ragebadge 6
D6010015Normal
TM15C150905Normal
TM23C1007515Steel
TM83
Natural GiftGoldenrod Department Storebadge 2
D—10015Normal
TM66
PaybackRoute 35badge 2
C7510010Dark
TM17C——10Normal
TM44
RestRoute 31badge 2
C——10Psychic
TM05
Roar-6Route 32badge 2
C——20Normal
HM06D4010015Fighting
TM43
Secret PowerLake of Ragebadge 6
—7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallPrize for defeating Mortybadge 4
D8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow ClawRoute 42badge 3
C7010015Ghost
TM36
Sludge BombRoute 43badge 6
C13510010Poison
TM49
Snatch+4Team Rocket HQbadge 6
———10Dark
HM04C8010015Normal
TM90
SubstituteGoldenrod Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM87
SwaggerOlivine Lighthousebadge 4
——9015Normal
TM12A—10020Dark
TM46
ThiefTeam Rocket HQbadge 6
C9010025Dark

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Astonish
—3010015Ghost
Egg
Crunch
A12010015Dark
Egg
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Egg
Haze
D——30Ice
Egg
Leer
——10030Normal
Egg
Punishment
D—1005Dark
Egg
Pursuit
B6010020Dark
Egg
Scary Face
D—9010Normal
Egg
Smog
—307020Poison

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Fury Cutter
—109520Bug
Tutor
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Sucker Punch+1
B1201005Dark
Tutor
Swift
—60—20Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP103
B
Attack93
B
Defense67
C
Sp. Atk71
C
Sp. Def61
C
Speed84
C
Total479
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging60 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.0 m
Weight38.0 kg
Base XP168
Abilities
Stench
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.
Aftermath
Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
EV Yield
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training target
Pokedex Entry

It attacks by spraying a repugnant fluid from its tail, but the stench dulls after a few squirts.

Pokemon HeartGold / Pokemon SoulSilver

Skuntank HeartGold & SoulSilver Guide

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, use Skuntank as a balanced. Splits damage between physical and special. Speed is middling, Pursuit is the primary attack.

  • For HeartGold & SoulSilver, build your team around Slaking, Shuckle, and Camerupt. These have the highest co-usage rates with Skuntank in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.

  • For HeartGold & SoulSilver, run Jolly on Skuntank. +Speed is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.

  • Skuntank isn't catchable in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Catch one in Diamond, then trade it to HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Game Availability

Skuntank first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 6 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.

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