Stats & Training
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 poison that gushes from its aft end is accompanied by an utterly evil-smelling odor with such potency that one whiff can induce memory loss.
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 |
In Legends: Arceus, Krookodile can KO Stunky with Earthquake (195-229%). Landorus's Sludge Bomb hits Stunky for 44-51%.
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stunky View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x195-229%KO Knock Off31-37% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Stunky View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb44-51% | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
Stunky is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Skuntank. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners 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
Legends: Arceus Stunky Best Moveset
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The offense anchors on Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab, with Normal and Fire coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Stunky that handles most situations. Double-Edge and Flamethrower give it enough punch where it matters.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Legends: Arceus Stunky Locations
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.
Best Locations to Catch Stunky in Legends: Arceus
Stunky Guide
Stunky evolves into Skuntank at level 34. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 329 BST.
Stunky evolves into Skuntank at level 34. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Legends: Arceus, 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.
Stunky is catchable in Legends: Arceus. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 12 other games across the series.
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.
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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
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 8SwSh
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