Stats & Training
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.
It conceals itself in the mud of the seashore. Then it waits. When prey touch it, it delivers a jolt of electricity.
Stunfisk Weakness
Type-wise, Stunfisk takes extra damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, and Ground. Electric and Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Stunfisk's overall bulk (109/99/84) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Poison |
Slowbro deals 48-56% 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 Ball32-37% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Slowbro builds →Scald 2x48-56% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x48-57% Earthquake 2x40-47% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Slurpuff builds →Flamethrower 2x28-33% | ||
Evolution
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.
Stunfisk Best Moveset
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
Hard to wall, honestly. Stunfisk threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Water standing out. Pair that with Earthquake and Earth Power and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Stunfisk threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Water standing out. Pair that with Earthquake and Earth Power and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Stunfisk threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Water standing out. Pair that with Earthquake and Earth Power and switchins need to think twice.
How to Get Galarian Stunfisk
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 Guide
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.
Mimicry is the go-to ability for Stunfisk. It changes type depending on the terrain. It's Stunfisk's only ability.
Stunfisk fills the trick room role. It's a special attacker with base 66 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.
Game Availability
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