Stunfisk's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 HP EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
Living in mud with a high iron content has given it a strong steel body.
Its conspicuous lips lure prey in as it lies in wait in the mud. When prey gets close, Stunfisk clamps its jagged steel fins down on them.
Type-wise, Stunfisk takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Ice, and Ground. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Stunfisk's overall bulk (109/84/99) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Flying, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Slowbro deals 41-49% with Scald.
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Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x41-49% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x54-63% Earthquake 2x45-53% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Slurpuff builds →Flamethrower12-14% | ||
Breeding is the whole story for Stunfisk. Plenty of partners through two egg groups, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Stunfisk easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Water1 egg groups.
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Leftovers means passive recovery each turn, and max HP and Defense EVs give Stunfisk the bulk to set up repeatedly. Static adds another layer of staying power.
Best Build
Stunfisk best EVs are HP and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Discharge
- Foul Play
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Foul Play
- Earth Power
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Discharge
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Discharge
- Toxic
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Discharge
- Toxic
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stunfisk develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Earthquake and Sludge Wave show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Curse aren't available any other way for Stunfisk, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Earthquake for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Curse aren't available any other way for Stunfisk, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Earthquake for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Curse aren't available any other way for Stunfisk, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Earthquake for solid options.
Stunfisk doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Black or Black 2 to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Stunfisk is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 16 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Stunfisk in Sword & Shield
Stunfisk's encounter pool splits between Shield and Sword. You've got 16 walking spots at Lv. 20-52 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Stunfisk is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space Wilds when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Stunfisk in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Stunfisk has a 471 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a trick room. Base 109 HP is where it shines.
Static is the go-to ability for Stunfisk. It has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Sand Veil can work in specific setups. Limber is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Stunfisk fills the trick room role. It's a special attacker with base 81 Sp. Atk. Base 32 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
The core moveset is Stealth Rock, Discharge, Foulplay, and Protect. Stealth Rock leads at 20% usage. Discharge provides reliable STAB damage.
Stunfisk first appeared in Black & White and spans 8 games across 6 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 5BWDebut
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 8SwShGalarian
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