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.
Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
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)
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Infernape builds →Focus Punch 2x174-205%KO Close Combat 2x139-164%KO Focus Blast 2x136-160%KO Brick Break 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x203-239%KO Close Combat 2x164-193%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x177-209%KO Focus Blast 2x115-136%KO Brick Break 2x89-105%KO Revenge 2x72-85% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Gallade builds →Focus Punch 2x203-239%KO Close Combat 2x164-193%KO Focus Blast 2x93-109%KO Brick Break 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x114-134%KO High Jump Kick 2x98-116%KO Focus Blast 2x88-103%KO Drain Punch 2x58-69% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x203-240%KO Brick Break 2x105-125%KO Rock Smash 2x58-69% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x199-234%KO Brick Break 2x102-121%KO Rock Smash 2x55-66% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x167-198%KO Brick Break 2x87-102%KO Vital Throw 2x80-95% Revenge 2x68-80% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x115-135%KO Brick Break 2x59-70% Rock Smash 2x34-40% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x205-242%KO Focus Blast 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x103-123%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x170-200%KO Focus Blast 2x78-94% Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Vital Throw 2x82-97% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x117-139%KO Focus Blast 2x90-106%KO Drain Punch 2x60-71% Brick Break 2x60-71% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x205-242%KO Focus Blast 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x103-123%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x170-200%KO Focus Blast 2x78-94% Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Vital Throw 2x82-97% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x117-139%KO Focus Blast 2x90-106%KO Drain Punch 2x60-71% Brick Break 2x60-71% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x197-231%KO Close Combat 2x158-186%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x99-117%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x164-193%KO Focus Blast 2x77-92% Submission 2x88-104%KO Brick Break 2x84-99% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x110-130%KO High Jump Kick 2x95-112%KO Focus Blast 2x86-102%KO Drain Punch 2x56-66% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x112-132%KO Focus Blast 2x86-102%KO Brick Break 2x58-69% Revenge 2x47-56% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x194-229%KO Close Combat 2x156-183%KO Focus Blast 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x98-117%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x162-190%KO Focus Blast 2x76-90% Cross Chop 2x109-129%KO Submission 2x87-102%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x109-129%KO High Jump Kick 2x94-112%KO Focus Blast 2x85-100%KO Drain Punch 2x56-67% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x111-131%KO Focus Blast 2x87-102%KO Brick Break 2x56-67% Revenge 2x46-55% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x121-143%KO Focus Blast 2x60-71% Drain Punch 2x63-74% Brick Break 2x63-74% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x203-239%KO Close Combat 2x164-193%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x103-122%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x168-199%KO Focus Blast 2x77-91% Cross Chop 2x114-134%KO Submission 2x91-107%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x114-134%KO High Jump Kick 2x98-116%KO Focus Blast 2x88-103%KO Drain Punch 2x58-69% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x58-69% Revenge 2x48-57% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Focus Blast 2x61-73% Drain Punch 2x65-77% Brick Break 2x65-77% | ||
In Platinum, 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% | ||
Platinum 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 6 more to offspring.
Platinum 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
Platinum Stantler Locations
Skip the tall grass for Stantler. This Pokemon only appears through the PokeRadar, which requires you to know where to look. 1 spots are covered below with full details. These become available in early-game encounter areas.
Best Locations to Catch Stantler in Platinum
Stantler Guide
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, Stantler's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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