Stats & Training
Stantler's built around mixed offense. Attack leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 1 Attack EV. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The curved antlers subtly change the flow of air to create a strange space where reality is distorted.
Those who stare at its antlers will gradually lose control of their senses and be unable to stand.
Stantler Weakness
Type-wise, Stantler takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Stantler leans offensive (base 95 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x61-72% Arm Thrust 2x19-22% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x74-88% Drain Punch 2x51-60% Brick Break 2x51-60% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x54-65% Brick Break 2x62-74% Vital Throw 2x58-69% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x71-84% Drain Punch 2x48-57% Brick Break 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x28-34% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x51-61% Brick Break 2x61-72% Vital Throw 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x166-196%KO Focus Blast 2x80-95% Brick Break 2x85-101%KO Vital Throw 2x80-95% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x139-164%KO Focus Blast 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x72-85% Karate Chop 2x47-57% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO Focus Blast 2x69-82% Drain Punch 2x45-54% Brick Break 2x45-54% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Focus Blast 2x47-57% Brick Break 2x59-69% Vital Throw 2x54-63% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x42-51% Rock Smash 2x23-28% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x171-201%KO Focus Blast 2x79-93% Submission 2x91-108%KO Brick Break 2x86-102%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x142-167%KO Focus Blast 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x72-85% Karate Chop 2x50-59% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x86-102%KO High Jump Kick 2x76-91% Focus Blast 2x69-82% Drain Punch 2x45-54% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x48-57% Brick Break 2x59-71% Vital Throw 2x55-65% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x42-51% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x163-193%KO Focus Blast 2x76-89% Submission 2x88-104%KO Brick Break 2x83-98% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x137-162%KO Focus Blast 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x70-84% Karate Chop 2x49-58% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x86-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x73-87% Focus Blast 2x65-78% Drain Punch 2x43-52% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Focus Blast 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x59-69% Vital Throw 2x54-63% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x41-49% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x170-200%KO Focus Blast 2x78-93% Cross Chop 2x114-135%KO Submission 2x91-108%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x142-168%KO Focus Blast 2x63-75% Cross Chop 2x95-113%KO Brick Break 2x72-85% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO High Jump Kick 2x76-90% Focus Blast 2x68-80% Drain Punch 2x44-53% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x114-135%KO Close Combat 2x91-108%KO Focus Blast 2x47-55% Brick Break 2x59-70% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x43-50% Rock Smash 2x23-28% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Heracross can KO Stantler with Close Combat (196-231%).
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x196-231%KO Megahorn98-115%KO Stone Edge55-64% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Evolving Stantler into Wyrdeer takes an evolution item. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 60 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Stantler easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Bite, Disable, Double Kick and 7 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Stantler Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Stantler threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Ghost and Psychic standing out. Pair that with Giga Impact and Last Resort and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Stantler Locations
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 4 locations. Stantler's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Stantler in HeartGold & SoulSilver
You can catch Stantler through 4 walking encounters from Lv. 13-15, but availability differs between HeartGold and SoulSilver. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Stantler Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Stantler isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Wyrdeer to unlock its full potential. At 465 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Stantler's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Run Intimidate on Stantler. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Stantler also gets Frisk and Sap Sipper, but they don't compare.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Sap Sipper is the hidden ability. It absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage. Worth hunting for if you want Stantler to compete at a higher level.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Stantler fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 95 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Stantler has been available in 17 games since Gold & Silver, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves