Stantler Best Moveset
Normal at 95 Attack and 85 Speed with AbilityIntimidate lowering opposing Attack. The moveset runs fast physical Normal TermStab with Intimidate utility. Evolves into Wyrdeer in Legends games but not in Scarlet & Violet. 73 HP and 62 Defense limit the physical bulk despite Intimidate support.
Normal-type with Hypnosis in Gen II (Gold & Silver). 95 Attack and 85 Speed were respectable, and putting opponents to sleep gave Stantler free turns to deal damage.
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Curse
- Return
- Hypnosis
Recommended Teammates
Intimidate dropped Attack on switch-in in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Hypnosis plus Intimidate disrupted physical attackers twice. Rose a tier on ability introduction alone.
Best Moves
Best Build
Stantler best EVs are Speed and HP
Utility Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Hypnosis
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Better Normal-types appeared in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 95 Attack wasn't enough to stand out when Ambipom, Tauros, and Zangoose all hit harder or faster.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Return
- Megahorn
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Hypnosis was unreliable at 60% accuracy in Gen V (Black & White), and Stantler had nothing else to justify the team slot over stronger Normal-types. Three gens of decline.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Return
- Earthquake
- Jump Kick
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Normal typing offered no super-effective coverage in Gen VI (X & Y), and Stantler's stats weren't extreme enough in any direction to carve a niche. Fell to the bottom.
Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Intimidate and Hypnosis were the entire toolkit in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Both useful, but better Pokemon had those tools plus actual offensive presence. Five gens since the peak.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Retaliate
- Jump Kick
- Bounce
- Megahorn
Recommended Teammates
Stantler saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Stantler maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Trick
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Stantler Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Stantler
Conkeldurr can KO Stantler with Drain Punch (99-116%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x99-116%KO Mach Punch 2x53-63% Knock Off28-33% | ||
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 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Stantler
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 16 locations. Stantler's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Stantler in SV
Stantler is your first catch on the way to Stantler. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Stantler ✓South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 12%Kitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Evolve into WyrdeerBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Wyrdeer egg.
Stantler appears at decent spawn rates across 3 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Stantler in PLA
Stantler is your first catch on the way to Stantler. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 9-44 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Stantler ✓Deertrack HeightsLv.9-14GrassRate 15%Wayward WoodLv.35-38GrassRate 15%Windbreak StandLv.41-44GrassRate 15%
Step 2Evolve into Wyrdeer
Stantler requires the PokeRadar to encounter, and that means specific conditions at 1 spots across the map. These become available in early-game encounter areas. Check the list below for exact locations and how to trigger each one.
Where To Catch Stantler in BDSP
Step 1Stantler ✓Route 207Lv.6-7Using PokeRadarShining PearlRate 22%
Step 2Evolve into Wyrdeer
No wild encounters for Stantler in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It's available in Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Scarlet & Violet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Stantler is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
It’s said that this Pokémon used to be stronger long ago when it had many enemies, and that it was even able to evolve under its own power.
Stantler Guide
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.
Stantler's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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.
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.
Stantler fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves