Stunky Best Moveset
Poison/Dark at 63 Attack and 74 Speed. Only Ground hits super-effectively. The defensive typing is excellent but the stats are pre-evolution level. The moveset builds toward Skuntank. Evolve for 93 Attack, 103 HP, and the Dark/Poison TermStab that functions.
Stunky saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Stunky's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Aftermath with Heatrock, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Stunky best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Explosion
- Sucker Punch
- Pursuit
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Stunky saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Stunky maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Aftermath with Eviolite, favoring a Hasty nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Pursuit
- Explosion
- Memento
Recommended Teammates
Stunky saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Stunky maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Aftermath with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Foul Play
- Toxic
- Defog
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Stunky saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Stunky maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Aftermath with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Defog
- Pursuit
- Sludge Bomb
Stunky saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Stunky maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Stench with Black Sludge, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Play Rough
- Sucker Punch
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Stunky saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Stunky maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Aftermath with Oranberry, favoring a Naive nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Belch
- Knock Off
- Haze
- Trailblaze
Recommended Teammates
Stunky Weakness
Type-wise, Stunky takes extra damage from Ground. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. The Poison/Dark typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Stunky Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Stunky
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Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Drifloon builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemFocus Sash NatureImpish Moves View Grookey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityShadowtag ItemStarfberry NatureBold Moves View Gothita builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemFocus Sash NatureHardy Moves View Impidimp builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIllusion ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves View Zorua-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
Stunky is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Skuntank. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Stunky easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Stunky
Stunky appears at decent spawn rates across 5 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Stunky in SV
Stunky is your first catch on the way to Stunky. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-53 across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Stunky ✓South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.20-38OverworldScarletRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.20-38OverworldScarletRate 18%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.20-38OverworldScarletRate 18%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.40-53OverworldScarletRate 12%Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.40-53OverworldScarletRate 8%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SkuntankCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.40-53OverworldScarletRate 12%Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.40-53OverworldScarletRate 8%or evolve from Stunky (Step 1)
2 encounter spots for Stunky at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Stunky in PLA
To get Stunky, start by catching Stunky through walking encounters at Lv. 21-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Stunky ✓Scarlet BogLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Ancient QuarryLv.29-40FloorRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SkuntankAncient QuarryLv.29-40FloorRate 15%Scarlet BogLv.34-37GrassRate 15%or evolve from Stunky (Step 1)
Stunky is available from early-game routes onward at decent spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Stunky in BDSP
To get Stunky, start by catching Stunky through walking encounters at Lv. 14-51. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Stunky ✓Route 206Lv.14-16GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 25%Route 221Lv.28GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 20%Route 214Lv.23-24GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 15%Grassland CaveLv.25-29CaveBrilliant DiamondRequires StrengthRiverbank CaveLv.25-29CaveBrilliant DiamondRequires StrengthSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveBrilliant DiamondRequires StrengthStill-Water CavernLv.25-29CaveBrilliant DiamondRequires StrengthSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveBrilliant DiamondRequires Strength
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SkuntankRoute 221Lv.29-30GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 15%Grassland CaveLv.25-29CaveBrilliant DiamondRequires StrengthRiverbank CaveLv.25-29CaveBrilliant DiamondRequires StrengthSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveBrilliant DiamondRequires StrengthStill-Water CavernLv.25-29CaveBrilliant DiamondRequires StrengthSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveBrilliant DiamondRequires StrengthRoute 225Lv.51GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 10%or evolve from Stunky (Step 1)
Stunky is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 50 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Stunky in SwSh
The path to Stunky starts with Stunky at Lv. 10-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Stunky ✓North Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 40%OvercastNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%OvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 35%OvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%Intense SunSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 25%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.14-15OverworldShieldRate 25%Normal WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldSwordRate 25%Normal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 25%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 20%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 20%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 20%RainingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassShieldRate 20%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 20%Heavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 20%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-15GrassSwordRate 20%SnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 15%Normal WeatherRoute 3Lv.10-14OverworldRate 10%All WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 5%Intense SunSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 5%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 55%OvercastNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 50%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 28%Heavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 25%SandstormGiant's CapLv.27-29GrassRate 10%Normal Weather
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SkuntankDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 40%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 33%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 30%Overcastor evolve from Stunky (Step 1)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Stunky's spread. It leans physical with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The foul fluid from its rear is so revolting that it can make people feel queasy up to a mile and a quarter away.
Stunky Guide
For a casual playthrough, Stunky works as a placeholder. Poison/Dark coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Skuntank. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Stunky appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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- 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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
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 8SwSh
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