Stunfisk Best Moveset
Tanky but toothless. 109 HP and 84/99 defenses absorb hits while 81 Sp. Atk fires Ground and Electric TermStab on slow 32 Speed cooldowns. The moveset outlasts through bulk but can't pressure anything with real speed. No Mega access, no evolution path.
Ground/Electric with one weakness in Gen V (Black & White). 109 HP and 84/99 defenses walled. 32 Speed was a Trick Room pick. Static paralyzed on contact.
Best Moves
Best Build
Stunfisk best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Discharge
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Discharge plus Earth Power from 81 Sp. Atk in Gen VI (X & Y). Pressured slightly. Two gens of steady utility as a slow wall.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Earth Power
- Discharge
- Yawn
- Reflect Type
Recommended Teammates
Better Ground-types with real Speed outpaced the stalling in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 32 Speed outside Trick Room was unplayable.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Discharge
- Toxic
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Galarian Stunfisk arrived as Ground/Steel in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). The original stayed flat. Both ended at the bottom.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Discharge
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Stunfisk Weakness
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 |
What is Stunfisk Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Stunfisk
Scizor's Close Combat hits Stunfisk for 59-70%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch10-12% Knock Off32-38% U Turn35-41% Close Combat59-70% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball19-22% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStancechange ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Aegislash builds →Shadow Sneak7-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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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
Stunfisk Locations
2 encounter spots for Stunfisk at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Stunfisk in Legends: Z-A
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 Sword and Shield. You've got 13 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.
How to Get Stunfisk in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Stunfisk can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Stunfisk is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
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.
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 Earthpower, Thunderbolt, Stealth Rock, and Scald. Earthpower leads at 0% usage. Thunderbolt 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 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 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
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