Stunky is technically a pre-evolution of Skuntank, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Psychic moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Known as the Skunk Pokemon.
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
ExcellentType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Stunky easily with 69 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
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
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
At 329 BST, Stunky is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Skuntank before bringing it to any serious fight.
Stunky's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Stunky evolves into Skuntank at level 34. Stunky is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Stench is the go-to ability for Stunky. It has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit. Its hidden ability Keen Eye can work in specific setups. Aftermath is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Stunky is a physical attacker with base 63 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 74 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Stunky appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Stunky appears in 13 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A