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.
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.
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 |
 Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x35-42% Water Gun 2x25-30% | ||
 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
 Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x32-38% Ember 2x22-27% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Palpitoad builds →Bubble Beam 2x38-46% Mud Shot 2x35-42% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x35-42% Ember 2x28-34% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x30-35% Water Gun 2x22-26% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lombre builds →Bubble Beam 2x35-42% Mud Shot 2x19-24% Water Gun 2x22-26% Whirlpool 2x22-26% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x30-35% Ember 2x22-26% | ||
 Dewpider WaterBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Dewpider builds →Bubble Beam 2x27-32% Water Gun 2x18-23% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Palpitoad builds →Bubble Beam 2x35-42% Mud Shot 2x32-39% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x29-35% Water Gun 2x21-26% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lombre builds →Bubble Beam 2x34-40% Mud Shot 2x19-23% Water Gun 2x21-26% Whirlpool 2x19-23% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x29-35% Ember 2x19-23% | ||
Dewpider WaterBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Dewpider builds →Bubble Beam 2x27-32% Water Gun 2x16-20% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Palpitoad builds →Bubble Beam 2x34-40% Mud Shot 2x29-35% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x43-51% Water Gun 2x30-36% Whirlpool 2x26-31% | ||
 Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x45-53% Water Gun 2x26-31% Whirlpool 2x24-29% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lombre builds →Bubble Beam 2x33-40% Mud Shot 2x19-22% Water Gun 2x21-24% Whirlpool 2x19-22% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x28-33% Ember 2x19-22% Fire Spin 2x16-20% | ||
Dewpider WaterBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Dewpider builds →Bubble Beam 2x26-31% Water Gun 2x16-20% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x43-51% Water Gun 2x28-34% Whirlpool 2x27-32% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x44-53% Water Gun 2x27-32% Whirlpool 2x25-30% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lombre builds →Bubble Beam 2x34-40% Mud Shot 2x19-23% Water Gun 2x21-25% Whirlpool 2x20-23% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x28-34% Ember 2x20-23% Fire Spin 2x18-21% | ||
Dewpider WaterBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Dewpider builds →Bubble Beam 2x25-30% Water Gun 2x15-19% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x40-48% Water Gun 2x28-33% Whirlpool 2x24-29% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x44-52% Water Gun 2x26-31% Whirlpool 2x22-27% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x28-33% Ember 2x18-21% Fire Spin 2x16-19% | ||
Dewpider WaterBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Dewpider builds →Liquidation 2x28-33% Bubble Beam 2x24-29% Water Gun 2x16-19% | ||
 Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lotad builds →Bubble Beam 2x24-29% Water Gun 2x16-19% Whirlpool 2x14-17% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x42-50% Water Gun 2x28-33% Whirlpool 2x25-29% | ||
 Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Mantine builds →Dive 2x26-31% Bubble Beam 2x39-46% Water Pulse 2x37-44% Bulldoze 2x13-16% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x44-52% Water Gun 2x26-31% Whirlpool 2x23-28% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lombre builds →Dive 2x29-35% Brick Break 2x18-22% Bubble Beam 2x33-39% Mud Shot 2x18-22% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x28-33% Ember 2x18-22% Fire Spin 2x15-18% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x41-49% Water Gun 2x29-34% Whirlpool 2x25-31% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Golisopod builds →Liquidation 2x64-76% Dive 2x60-71% Razor Shell 2x58-68% Brick Break 2x38-45% | ||
Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Mantine builds →Hydro Pump 2x66-78% Dive 2x27-32% Bubble Beam 2x40-47% Water Pulse 2x37-44% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x45-53% Water Gun 2x25-31% Whirlpool 2x23-27% | ||
 Araquanid WaterBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Araquanid builds →Dive 2x38-46% Bubble Beam 2x29-34% Water Gun 2x19-22% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Incineroar threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (94-111%). Gurdurr deals 51-60% with Drain Punch.
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist27-32% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Incineroar builds →Knock Off26-30% Flare Blitz 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x51-60% Knock Off15-17% Mach Punch 2x28-33% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Slowking builds →Scald 2x34-40% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Volcarona builds →Psychic11-13% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Stunfisk. A decent partner pool through two egg groups, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. It's got 8 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Stunfisk easily with 46 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Astonish, Bind, Counter and 5 more to offspring.
Sword & Shield Stunfisk Best Moveset
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Leftovers means passive recovery each turn, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs give Stunfisk the bulk to set up repeatedly. Static adds another layer of staying power.
Best Build
Stunfisk best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Foul Play
- Earth Power
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Discharge
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Galarian Stunfisk Locations
Galarian 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 Galarian Stunfisk in Sword & Shield
Galarian 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 Guide
In Sword & Shield, Stunfisk has a 471 base stat total and ranks as A-Tier: a strong pick in Sword & Shield's competitive scene. It works best as a trick room. Stealth Rock with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Stunfisk's biggest threats include Infernape (Fire), Milotic (Water), and Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. At base 32 Speed, Stunfisk won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Mimicry is the go-to ability for Stunfisk. It changes type depending on the terrain. It's Stunfisk's only ability.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Stunfisk: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Water, and Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
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