Stench and Aftermath both punish opponents for Skuntank at C-Tier in Platinum. Poison/Dark is unique typing with only Ground weakness. Both version exclusives are now available.
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 Platinum Playthrough?

Stunky evolves at level 34. Poison/Dark with AbilityStench occasionally causing flinching. Dark coverage handles Fantina's Ghost gym and Lucian's Psychic E4. If imported from Diamond, Skuntank contributes well through the back half.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGEGEEEGGETEGEEEERoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2FantinaGym 3MayleneGym 4Crasher WakeGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8SkuntankTradeAaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4JupiterBossMarsBossSaturnBossCynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Good

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

You Win
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
You Win
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
You Win
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Gardenia's team.

Even
Turtwig
Lv 20
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafSunny DayReflect
Even
Cherrim
Lv 20
Grass
Flower Gift
Grass KnotLeech SeedMagical LeafSafeguard
Even
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Fantina
Gym 3
Good

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

Easy KO
Duskull
Lv 24
Ghost
Levitate
Will O WispPursuitShadow SneakFuture Sight
You Win
Haunter
Lv 24
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow ClawSucker PunchHypnosisConfuse Ray
You Win
Mismagius
Lv 26
Ghost
Levitate
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Maylene
Gym 4
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.

Easy KO
Meditite
Lv 28
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionRock TombFake Out
Even
Machoke
Lv 29
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopRock TombStrengthFocus Energy
Even
Lucario
Lv 32
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 5
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 33
WaterFlying
Intimidate
WaterfallBrineBiteTwister
Even
Quagsire
Lv 34
WaterGround
Damp
Mud ShotRock TombWater PulseYawn
Even
Floatzel
Lv 37
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangCrunchAqua Jet
Byron
Gym 6
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.

Even
Magneton
Lv 37
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackMetal Sound
Risky
Steelix
Lv 38
SteelGround
Rock Head
Flash CannonIce FangEarthquakeSandstorm
Even
Bastiodon
Lv 41
RockSteel
Sturdy
Metal BurstStone EdgeIron DefenseTaunt
Candice
Gym 7
Good

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

You Win
Sneasel
Lv 40
DarkIce
Inner Focus
SlashAerial AceFeint AttackIce Shard
Even
Piloswine
Lv 40
IceGround
Oblivious
AvalancheStone EdgeEarthquakeHail
Easy KO
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerWater PulseFocus Blast
You Win
Froslass
Lv 44
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardDouble TeamShadow BallPsychic
Volkner
Gym 8
Good

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

You Win
Jolteon
Lv 46
Electric
Volt Absorb
Thunder WaveCharge BeamIron TailQuick Attack
You Win
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamFocus BlastSignal BeamQuick Attack
You Win
Luxray
Lv 48
Electric
Rivalry
Ice FangThunder FangCrunchFire Fang
Even
Electivire
Lv 50
Electric
Motor Drive
Thunder PunchFire PunchQuick AttackGiga Impact
Aaron
Elite Four
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.

You Win
Yanmega
Lv 49
BugFlying
Speed Boost
Air SlashBug BuzzU TurnDouble Team
You Win
Scizor
Lv 49
BugSteel
Swarm
Iron HeadX ScissorNight SlashQuick Attack
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 50
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
Even
Heracross
Lv 51
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Risky
Drapion
Lv 53
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Tough

Bertha's team hits Skuntank's weaknesses hard.

Even
Whiscash
Lv 50
WaterGround
Oblivious
Earth PowerAqua TailZen HeadbuttSandstorm
Risky
Gliscor
Lv 53
GroundFlying
Hyper Cutter
EarthquakeIce FangFire FangThunder Fang
Even
Hippowdon
Lv 52
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchYawn
Even
Golem
Lv 52
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeFire PunchThunder PunchSandstorm
Risky
Rhyperior
Lv 55
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
EarthquakeRock WreckerMegahornAvalanche
Flint
Elite Four
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.

Even
Houndoom
Lv 52
DarkFire
Early Bird
FlamethrowerSludge BombDark PulseSunny Day
You Win
Flareon
Lv 55
Fire
Flash FireImmune to Fire attacks
OverheatGiga ImpactQuick AttackWill O Wisp
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 53
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
Even
Infernape
Lv 55
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
Even
Magmortar
Lv 57
Fire
Flame Body
FlamethrowerThunderboltSolar BeamHyper Beam
Lucian
Elite Four
Good

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

You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 53
Psychic
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
You Win
Espeon
Lv 55
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallQuick AttackSignal Beam
Even
Bronzong
Lv 54
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 56
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Even
Gallade
Lv 59
PsychicFighting
Steadfast
Drain PunchPsycho CutLeaf BladeStone Edge
Jupiter
Commander
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Jupiter's team.

You Win
Zubat
Lv 21
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Giga DrainWing AttackBite
Even
Skuntank
Lv 23
PoisonDark
Stench
Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen
Mars
Commander
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Mars's team.

Even
Golbat
Lv 38
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic
You Win
Bronzor
Lv 38
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray
Even
Purugly
Lv 40
Normal
Thick Fat
SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out
Saturn
Commander
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Saturn's team.

Even
Golbat
Lv 42
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBitePoison FangConfuse Ray
You Win
Bronzor
Lv 42
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray
Even
Toxicroak
Lv 44
PoisonFighting
Anticipation
Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorFeint Attack
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

Even
Spiritomb
Lv 58
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindShadow Ball
You Win
Roserade
Lv 58
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombToxicExtrasensory
Even
Togekiss
Lv 60
NormalFlying
Hustle
Air SlashAura SphereWater PulseShock Wave
Risky
Lucario
Lv 60
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereExtreme SpeedShadow BallStone Edge
Even
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatDragon Pulse
Risky
Garchomp
Lv 62
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeFlamethrowerGiga Impact

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 Platinum

Skuntank evolves from Stunky at level 34, but since neither form turns up in Sinnoh, you first have to import a Stunky. That Pal Park move is the only way the line ever starts here.

How to Obtain Skuntank in Pt

  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 Platinum

Skuntank is missing from Platinum, so raise a shiny Stunky from Diamond and evolve it before trading it across. See every game where Shiny Skuntank can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Skuntank in PlatinumNormal
Shiny Skuntank in Platinum 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
Torterra
Torterra
GrassGround
C

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 5 more.

Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

Pt Skuntank Best Moveset

Only Ground hits super-effectively, and 103 HP at 93 Attack gives the moveset physical Poison and Dark hits with decent staying power. AbilityAftermath damages the opponent when Skuntank faints from physical contact. 84 Speed is workable.

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

39 of 40 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractAmity Squarebadge 2
——10015Normal
TM78
CaptivateRoute 204badge 2
——10020Normal
TM79
Dark PulseVictory Roadnot until badge 8
C12010015Dark
HM05
DefogSolaceon Ruinsbadge 3
D——15Flying
TM28
DigManiac Tunnelbadge 3
C8010010Ground
TM32
Double TeamWayward Cavebadge 2
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4Veilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
C——10Normal
TM42
FacadeSurvival Area
C7010020Normal
TM38
Fire BlastLake Veritybadge 3
A120855Fire
TM35
FlamethrowerVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
C9510015Fire
TM21
FrustrationVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga ImpactVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
B150905Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
D6010015Normal
TM15C150905Normal
TM23
Iron TailIron Islandbadge 5
C1007515Steel
TM83
Natural GiftVeilstone Department Storebadge 3
D—10015Normal
TM66
PaybackRoute 215badge 3
C7510010Dark
TM84
Poison JabRoute 212badge 5
B12010020Poison
TM17C——10Normal
TM44C——10Psychic
TM27D—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6Route 213not until badge 7
C——20Normal
HM06D4010015Fighting
TM43
Secret PowerAmity Squarebadge 2
—7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallRoute 210badge 5
D8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow ClawPrize for defeating Fantinabadge 3
C7010015Ghost
TM82
Sleep TalkEterna Forestbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM36C13510010Poison
TM49———10Dark
HM04
StrengthIron Islandbadge 5
C8010015Normal
TM90
SubstituteVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM87
SwaggerPokémon Mansionbadge 4
——9015Normal
TM12
TauntRoute 211badge 1
A—10020Dark
TM46
ThiefEterna Citybadge 2
C9010025Dark
TM41
TormentVictory Roadnot until badge 8
D—10015Dark
TM06
ToxicRoute 212badge 4
C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Astonish
—3010015Ghost
Egg
Crunch
A12010015Dark
Egg
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
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
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 horribly smelly fluid from the tip of its tail. Attacks from above confound it.

Pokemon Platinum

Skuntank Platinum Guide

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

  • For Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 Platinum. Catch one in Diamond, then trade it to Platinum.

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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