Stufful Best Moveset
Normal/Fighting pre-evo with AbilityFluffy halving contact damage but doubling Fire damage taken. 75 Attack at 50 Speed gives some physical identity for a pre-evo. The moveset previews Bewear's B-tier power but can't compete at this level.
Stufful saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Stufful's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Fluffy with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Stufful best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Return
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Brick Break
Stufful saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Stufful maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Fluffy with Power Herb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Stufful Weakness
Stufful's Normal/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Stufful Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Stufful
Urshifu can KO Stufful with Close Combat (363-427%). Salamence's Earthquake hits Stufful for 76-90%. Alakazam's Psychic also KOs at 188-221%.
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stufful View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x363-427%KO Close Combat 2x363-427%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stufful View Salamence builds →Earthquake76-90% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Stufful View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x188-221%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Stufful View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x121-143%KO | ||
Evolution
Stufful evolves into Bewear. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Stufful. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Stufful easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Stufful
Stufful is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 72 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Stufful in SwSh
To get Stufful, start by catching Stufful through walking encounters at Lv. 8-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Stufful ✓East Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 50%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 50%OvercastDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 40%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 35%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 25%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 25%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 25%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 20%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 10%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 10%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 5%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 45%OvercastRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldRate 35%All WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 30%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 29%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%SandstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%SnowingGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 5%SandstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 5%Normal Weather
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BewearGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 30%RainingGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 30%SnowingGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 30%ThunderstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassSwordRate 30%Heavy FogGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 20%Intense SunGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 20%OvercastGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 20%SandstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 5%SnowstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassShieldRate 5%Heavy FogAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%OvercastAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 25%SandstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 25%Intense SunAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 25%RainingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%SnowingAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%Normal Weatheror evolve from Stufful (Step 1)
A handful of locations for Stufful with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Stufful in USUM
To get Stufful, start by catching Stufful through walking and fixed encounters at Lv. 17-61. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Stufful ✓Akala OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Route 8Lv.17-20GrassRate 10%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BewearHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictLv.28Interact with PokemonOne-timePost-OliviaPoni GauntletLv.58-61GrassRate 10%or evolve from Stufful (Step 1)
moderate rates across 4 encounter spots for Stufful. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Stufful in SM
The path to Stufful starts with Stufful at Lv. 17-59 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Stufful ✓Route 8Lv.17-20GrassRate 5%Akala OutskirtsLv.20-23GrassRate 5%
Base Stats
Stufful's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The way it protects itself by flailing its arms may be an adorable sight, but stay well away. This is flailing that can snap thick tree trunks.
Stufful Guide
Stufful does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Fighting type on your team. Evolve it into Bewear before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Stufful has appeared in 3 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
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 7SMDebut
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