Stunky comes to HeartGold and SoulSilver by trade from Diamond. Aftermath damages on KO, and Skuntank at C-Tier adds Poison/Dark with only Ground weakness.
Ability 1StenchAbility 1Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.Ability 2AftermathAbility 2Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
329HP63Attack63Defense47Speed74Sp.Def41Sp.Atk41
Stunky
Skuntank
Weak to
Physical
Balanced
74Speed · Below Avg

Is Stunky Good in HeartGold & SoulSilver Playthrough?

Breed-only. Poison/Dark with AbilityStench. Skuntank at level 34 handles Morty and Will through Dark. If bred, the coverage is useful. The breeding barrier limits who invests.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEEGGBEEEEEEGEGEEGETETFalknerGym 1BugsyGym 2WhitneyGym 3MortyGym 4ChuckGym 5JasmineGym 6PryceGym 7ClairGym 8BrockGym 9MistyGym 10SurgeGym 11ErikaGym 12JanineGym 13SabrinaGym 14BlaineGym 15BlueGym 16StunkyTradeWillE4KogaE4BrunoE4KarenE4LanceChamp*
Falkner
Gym 1
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Falkner's team.

You Win
Pidgey
Lv 9
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleSand Attack
Even
Pidgeotto
Lv 13
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleRoostGust
Bugsy
Gym 2
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Bugsy's team.

Risky
Scyther
Lv 17
BugFlying
Technician
Quick AttackLeerU TurnFocus Energy
Even
Kakuna
Lv 15
BugPoison
Shed Skin
Poison Sting
Even
Metapod
Lv 15
Bug
Shed Skin
Tackle
Whitney
Gym 3
Good

Stunky has the type edge here and should clean up Whitney's team.

You Win
Clefairy
Lv 17
Normal
Cute Charm
Double SlapMimicEncoreMetronome
Even
Miltank
Lv 19
Normal
Scrappy
RolloutAttractStompMilk Drink
Morty
Gym 4
Good

Stunky has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.

Easy KO
Gastly
Lv 21
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
LickSpiteMean LookCurse
Easy KO
Haunter
Lv 21
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseNightmare
Even
Gengar
Lv 25
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisShadow BallMean LookSucker Punch
You Win
Haunter
Lv 23
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
CurseMean LookSucker PunchNight Shade
Chuck
Gym 5
Bad

Chuck's Pokemon outpace and outclass Stunky here.

Avoid
Primeape
Lv 29
Fighting
Vital Spirit
LeerDouble TeamFocus PunchRock Slide
Avoid
Poliwrath
Lv 31
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
HypnosisSurfFocus PunchBody Slam
Jasmine
Gym 6
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Jasmine's team.

Even
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Even
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Risky
Steelix
Lv 35
SteelGround
Sturdy
ScreechSandstormRock ThrowIron Tail
Pryce
Gym 7
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Pryce's team.

You Win
Seel
Lv 30
Water
Thick Fat
SnoreHailIcy WindRest
Even
Dewgong
Lv 32
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Sleep TalkIce ShardAurora BeamRest
Even
Piloswine
Lv 34
IceGround
Snow Cloak
HailIce FangMud BombBlizzard
Clair
Gym 8
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 38
WaterFlying
Intimidate
TwisterDragon RageBiteDragon Pulse
Even
Dragonair
Lv 38
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveFire BlastSlamDragon Pulse
Even
Dragonair
Lv 38
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveAqua TailSlamDragon Pulse
Risky
Kingdra
Lv 41
WaterDragon
Sniper
SmokescreenHydro PumpHyper BeamDragon Pulse
Brock
Gym 9
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.

Risky
Graveler
Lv 51
RockGround
Sturdy
Defense CurlRock SlideRolloutEarthquake
Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 51
GroundRock
Rock Head
SandstormScary FaceEarthquakeHorn Drill
Even
Omastar
Lv 53
RockWater
Shell Armor
Ancient PowerBrineProtectSpike Cannon
Even
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Sturdy
Iron TailRock SlideScreechSandstorm
Risky
Kabutops
Lv 52
RockWater
Battle Armor
Rock SlideAqua JetEndureGiga Drain
Misty
Gym 10
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

Even
Golduck
Lv 49
Water
Damp
Water PulseDisablePsych UpPsychic
Risky
Quagsire
Lv 49
WaterGround
Water Absorb
Water PulseAmnesiaEarthquakeRain Dance
Even
Lapras
Lv 52
WaterIce
Shell Armor
Water PulseSingIce BeamBody Slam
Even
Starmie
Lv 54
WaterPsychic
Natural Cure
Water PulseConfuse RayRecoverIce Beam
Lt. Surge
Gym 11
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Raichu
Lv 51
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveQuick AttackShock WaveDouble Team
You Win
Electrode
Lv 47
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveDouble TeamShock WaveLight Screen
Even
Magneton
Lv 47
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
SupersonicDouble TeamShock WaveMirror Shot
Even
Electrode
Lv 47
Electric
Static
ScreechDouble TeamSelf DestructCharge Beam
Even
Electabuzz
Lv 53
Electric
Static
Quick AttackShock WaveLight ScreenLow Kick
Erika
Gym 12
Good

Stunky has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

You Win
Jumpluff
Lv 51
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
U TurnLeech SeedSunny DayGiga Drain
Easy KO
Tangela
Lv 52
Grass
Chlorophyll
Ancient PowerWring OutGiga DrainSleep Powder
Even
Victreebel
Lv 56
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisGrass KnotLeaf Storm
You Win
Bellossom
Lv 56
Grass
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisGiga DrainSolar Beam
Janine
Gym 13
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Janine's team.

Risky
Crobat
Lv 47
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
ScreechSupersonicConfuse RayWing Attack
Risky
Weezing
Lv 44
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Double HitSludge BombToxicExplosion
You Win
Ariados
Lv 47
BugPoison
Insomnia
Scary FacePoison JabPin MissilePsychic
Even
Ariados
Lv 47
BugPoison
Insomnia
Pin MissilePoison JabSwaggerNight Shade
Risky
Venomoth
Lv 50
BugPoison
Tinted Lens
Sludge BombDouble TeamSignal BeamPsychic
Sabrina
Gym 14
Good

Stunky has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.

You Win
Espeon
Lv 53
Psychic
Synchronize
Shadow BallSkill SwapCalm MindPsychic
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 53
Psychic
Filter
MimicLight ScreenSkill SwapPsychic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 55
Psychic
Inner Focus
Skill SwapPsychicEnergy BallReflect
Blaine
Gym 15
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

You Win
Magcargo
Lv 54
FireRock
Flame Body
Sunny DaySmogOverheatRock Slide
Even
Magmar
Lv 54
Fire
Flame Body
Thunder PunchOverheatSunny DayConfuse Ray
Even
Rapidash
Lv 59
Fire
Flash FireImmune to Fire attacks
Quick AttackFlare BlitzBounceOverheat
Blue
Gym 16
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.

You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 55
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Leaf StormPsychicHypnosisTrick Room
Even
Arcanine
Lv 58
Fire
Intimidate
RoarDragon PulseFlare BlitzExtreme Speed
Risky
Rhydon
Lv 58
GroundRock
Rock Head
MegahornStone EdgeThunder FangEarthquake
Even
Gyarados
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Ice FangWaterfallDragon DanceReturn
Risky
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
No Guard
Dynamic PunchEarthquakeStone EdgeThunder Punch
Even
Pidgeot
Lv 60
NormalFlying
Tangled Feet
ReturnWhirlwindAir SlashMirror Move
Will
Elite Four
Good

Stunky has the type edge here and should clean up Will's team.

You Win
Xatu
Lv 40
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
U TurnMe FirstConfuse RayPsychic
You Win
Jynx
Lv 41
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Double SlapLovely KissIce PunchPsychic
You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 41
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
ReflectHypnosisEgg BombPsychic
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 41
WaterPsychic
Own Tempo
CurseAmnesiaWater PulsePsychic
You Win
Xatu
Lv 42
PsychicFlying
Early Bird
Aerial AceOminous WindConfuse RayPsychic
Koga
Elite Four
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

You Win
Ariados
Lv 40
BugPoison
Insomnia
Poison JabSpider WebBaton PassGiga Drain
Even
Venomoth
Lv 41
BugPoison
Tinted Lens
SupersonicGustPsychicToxic
Even
Forretress
Lv 43
BugSteel
Sturdy
ProtectSwiftExplosionToxic Spikes
Even
Muk
Lv 42
Poison
Sticky Hold
MinimizeScreechGunk ShotToxic
Risky
Crobat
Lv 44
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Double TeamQuick AttackWing AttackPoison Fang
Bruno
Elite Four
Tough

Bruno's team hits Stunky's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Hitmontop
Lv 42
Fighting
Technician
CounterQuick AttackDigTriple Kick
Risky
Hitmonlee
Lv 42
Fighting
Reckless
SwaggerFocus EnergyHigh Jump KickBlaze Kick
Risky
Hitmonchan
Lv 42
Fighting
Iron Fist
Thunder PunchIce PunchFire PunchBullet Punch
Risky
Onix
Lv 43
RockGround
Sturdy
Dragon BreathEarthquakeSandstormRock Slide
Risky
Machamp
Lv 46
Fighting
No Guard
Rock SlideForesightRevengeCross Chop
Karen
Elite Four
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Karen's team.

Even
Umbreon
Lv 42
Dark
Synchronize
Double TeamConfuse RayFeint AttackPayback
You Win
Vileplume
Lv 42
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidMoonlightPetal Dance
Even
Gengar
Lv 45
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
LickSpiteFocus BlastDestiny Bond
Even
Murkrow
Lv 44
DarkFlying
Super Luck
PluckWhirlwindSucker PunchFeint Attack
Risky
Houndoom
Lv 47
DarkFire
Flash FireImmune to Fire attacks
Nasty PlotDark PulseFlamethrowerCrunch
Lance
Champion
Tough

Lance's typing presses Stunky's defenses.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 46
WaterFlying
Intimidate
FlailDragon PulseWaterfallIce Fang
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 49
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Thunder WaveDragon RushThunderHyper Beam
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 49
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Thunder WaveDragon RushBlizzardHyper Beam
Even
Aerodactyl
Lv 48
RockFlying
Pressure
Aerial AceCrunchRock SlideThunder Fang
Risky
Charizard
Lv 48
FireFlying
Blaze
Shadow ClawAir SlashDragon ClawFire Fang
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 50
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Fire BlastSafeguardOutrageHyper Beam

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
PoisonDark
Tier
E

Stunky cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Stunky locations

How to Get Stunky in HeartGold & SoulSilver

No wild encounters for Stunky in HeartGold & SoulSilver. It can be transferred in from Diamond & Pearl.

How to Obtain Stunky in HGSS

  1. Stunky
    Step 1Stunky ✓
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 206, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from X & Y
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in X & Y via Walking · Route 11. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · North Lake Miloch · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Skuntank
    Step 2Evolve into Skuntank

How to Get Shiny Stunky in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Stunky never turns up in HGSS, so catch its shiny in Diamond, where it skulks along Route 214, and trade it in. See every game where Shiny Stunky can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Stunky in HeartGold & SoulSilverNormal
Shiny Stunky in HeartGold & SoulSilver Shiny
Color ShiftPurpletoRed
Shiny TierD Tier Shiny

Shiny Stunky Evolution

2 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

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.

Stunky Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark
0x (Immune)Psychic
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Stunky Weak Against

Excellent
1Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score+5
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Stunky Strong Against

3Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+2
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Stunky

Marowak
Marowak
Ground
C
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
S
Rhydon
Rhydon
GroundRock
C
Steelix
Steelix
SteelGround
B
Gliscor
Gliscor
GroundFlying
B

Stunky Evolutions

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 take an average time to hatch. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stunky
#434Stunky
34
Transfer Only
Skuntank
#435Skuntank
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Stunky
PoisonDark
Skuntank
PoisonDark
HP
63
103+40
ATK
63
93+30
DEF
47
67+20
SP.ATK
41
71+30
SP.DEF
41
61+20
SPE
74
84+10
BST
329E-Tier
479C-Tier+150
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Stunky easily with 131 breeding partners from the Field egg group. Pass egg moves like Astonish, Crunch, Double-Edge and 6 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
9moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

HGSS Stunky Best Moveset

Poison/Dark with only Ground hitting super-effectively, one of the best defensive type profiles available. 63 Attack and 74 Speed can't capitalize at this stage. Evolve to Skuntank.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Aftermath
Item
Heat Rock
Best Nature for Stunky
Jolly+SPE

Stunky best EVs are HP and Speed

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • ExplosionCoverage
  • Sucker PunchSTAB
  • PursuitSTAB
  • CrunchSTAB

Moves List

The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Crunch aren't available any other way for Stunky, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Sludge Bomb and Dark Pulse for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Focus Energy
———30Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
—4010035Normal
Lv 4
Poison Gas
——5540Poison
Lv 7
Screech
——8540Normal
Lv 10
Fury Swipes
—188015Normal
Lv 14
Smokescreen
——10020Normal
Lv 18
Feint+2
—5010010Normal
Lv 22
Slash
—7010020Normal
Lv 27
Toxic
C—8510Poison
Lv 32
Night Slash
C10510015Dark
Lv 38
Memento
B—10010Dark
Lv 44
Explosion
B2501005Normal

TM Moves

All 28 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45——10015Normal
TM79D12010015Dark
TM28
DigNational Parkbadge 2
D8010010Ground
TM38D120855Fire
TM35
FlamethrowerGoldenrod Game Cornerbadge 2
D9510015Fire
TM21
FrustrationCeladon Department Storebadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerLake of Ragebadge 6
D6010015Normal
TM23D1007515Steel
TM83
Natural GiftGoldenrod Department Storebadge 2
D—10015Normal
TM66
PaybackRoute 35badge 2
D7510010Dark
TM17C——10Normal
TM44
RestRoute 31badge 2
C——10Psychic
TM05
Roar-6Route 32badge 2
C——20Normal
HM06D4010015Fighting
TM43
Secret PowerLake of Ragebadge 6
—7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallPrize for defeating Mortybadge 4
D8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow ClawRoute 42badge 3
D7010015Ghost
TM36
Sludge BombRoute 43badge 6
D13510010Poison
TM49
Snatch+4Team Rocket HQbadge 6
———10Dark
TM90
SubstituteGoldenrod Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM87
SwaggerOlivine Lighthousebadge 4
——9015Normal
TM12B—10020Dark
TM46
ThiefTeam Rocket HQbadge 6
D9010025Dark

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Astonish
—3010015Ghost
Egg
Crunch
B12010015Dark
Egg
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Egg
Haze
D——30Ice
Egg
Leer
——10030Normal
Egg
Punishment
D—1005Dark
Egg
Pursuit
B6010020Dark
Egg
Scary Face
D—9010Normal
Egg
Smog
—307020Poison

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Fury Cutter
—109520Bug
Tutor
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Sucker Punch+1
B1201005Dark
Tutor
Swift
—60—20Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP63
C
Attack63
C
Defense47
D
Sp. Atk41
D
Sp. Def41
D
Speed74
C
Total329
Details
Catch Rate
Easy225 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight19.2 kg
Base XP66
Abilities
Stench
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.
Aftermath
Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entry

The foul fluid from its rear is so revolting that it can make people feel queasy up to a mile and a quarter away.

Pokemon HeartGold / Pokemon SoulSilver

Stunky HeartGold & SoulSilver Guide

  • No. Stunky isn't catchable in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Catch one in Diamond, then trade it over.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Stunky has 329 BST and evolves into Skuntank. Compare the two forms before you give either one a team slot.

Game Availability

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.

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