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.
Its skin is very hard, so it is unhurt even if stepped on by sumo wrestlers. It smiles when transmitting electricity.
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 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 |
 Hoppip Grass | D | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x44-53% Mega Drain 2x32-38% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x51-61% Bulldoze 2x38-46% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Cubone builds →Bone Club 2x35-42% Bulldoze 2x32-38% | ||
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Nincada builds →Dig 2x33-40% Mud-Slap 2x8-10% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 2x14-17% Bullet Seed 2x10-12% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x48-57% Magical Leaf 2x37-45% Mega Drain 2x27-32% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x46-55% Bulldoze 2x36-42% Sand Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x21-25% Absorb 2x12-15% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x56-67% Mud Bomb 2x25-30% Bulldoze 2x44-52% Sand Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Nincada builds →Dig 2x33-40% Mud-Slap 2x8-10% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 2x14-17% Bullet Seed 2x10-12% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x48-57% Magical Leaf 2x37-45% Mega Drain 2x27-32% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x46-55% Bulldoze 2x36-42% Sand Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x56-67% Mud Bomb 2x25-30% Bulldoze 2x44-52% Sand Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Nincada builds →Dig 2x33-40% Mud-Slap 2x8-10% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 2x14-17% Bullet Seed 2x10-12% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x48-57% Magical Leaf 2x37-45% Mega Drain 2x27-32% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x46-55% Bulldoze 2x36-42% Sand Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x39-46% Vine Whip 2x34-40% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x64-76% Surf 2x41-49% Dig 2x51-61% Mud Bomb 2x30-36% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Dugtrio builds →Earth Power 2x34-40% Dig 2x59-70% Mud Bomb 2x25-30% Bulldoze 2x44-53% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Nincada builds →Dig 2x34-40% Mud-Slap 2x7-8% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 2x14-17% Bullet Seed 2x11-13% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x82-97% Ice Punch 2x53-62% Frost Breath 2x38-44% Bulldoze 2x28-34% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x39-46% Vine Whip 2x34-40% | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Piloswine builds →Dig 2x60-70% Mud Bomb 2x29-34% Ice Fang 2x49-58% Bulldoze 2x44-52% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Nincada builds →Dig 2x34-40% Mud-Slap 2x8-10% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 2x13-16% Bullet Seed 2x10-12% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Gligar builds →Dig 2x47-55% Bulldoze 2x36-42% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x80-95% Blizzard 2x65-77% Ice Beam 2x54-64% Ice Punch 2x51-60% | ||
 Trevenant GhostGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Trevenant builds →Wood Hammer 2x94-111%KO Dig 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x32-38% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Nincada builds →Dig 2x33-39% Mud-Slap 2x7-8% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Hoppip builds →Giga Drain 2x23-28% Mega Drain 2x14-16% Bullet Seed 2x9-11% | ||
In X & Y, Serperior's Leaf Storm hits Stunfisk for 74-87%. Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (87-102%). Weavile deals 50-58% with Ice Shard.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x74-87% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Weavile builds →Knock Off40-47% Ice Shard 2x50-58% Pursuit25-29% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x50-59% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse32-38% Scald 2x65-76% Blizzard 2x59-70% | ||
X & Y 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 12 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Stunfisk easily with 49 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Astonish, Curse, Earth Power and 9 more to offspring.
X & Y Stunfisk Best Moveset
Modest nature gives Stunfisk the special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs split the difference, and utility options punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Stunfisk best EVs are Sp. Atk and Defense
Special Attacker Moveset
- Earth Power
- Discharge
- Yawn
- Reflect Type
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
X & Y Stunfisk Locations
high spawn rates for Stunfisk across 8 locations in mid-game water routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Stunfisk in X & Y
You can catch Stunfisk through 8 surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 30-48, but availability differs between X and Y. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Stunfisk Guide
In X & Y, Stunfisk has a 471 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. It works best as a trick room. Earthpower with Leftovers is the standard set.
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.
In X & Y, 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.
For X & Y, the core moveset is Earthpower, Discharge, Yawn, and Reflecttype. Earthpower leads at 22% 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