Stats & Training
Skuntank's spread is anchored by HP, with balanced defenses backing it up. Sp. Def is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the medium-fast 1M XP curve keeps leveling painless.
It attacks by spraying a horribly smelly fluid from the tip of its tail. Attacks from above confound it.
It attacks by spraying a horribly smelly fluid from the tip of its tail. Attacks from above confound it.
Skuntank Weakness
Skuntank's Poison/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 103 HP and balanced defenses, Skuntank can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Garchomp can KO Skuntank with Earthquake (119-140%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (122-144%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x119-140%KO Outrage71-84% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x122-144%KO Rapid Spin21-24% Rock Slide30-36% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Skuntank is the evolved form of Stunky. Breeding produces Stunky eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Stunky gave Skuntank the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 479 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Skuntank to get Stunky eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Crunch, Double-Edge and 9 more.
Black & White Skuntank Best Moveset
Skuntank doesn't rely on pure speed. Black Sludge gives it Poison-type passive recovery to stay healthy, and Brave nature still pushes offense. Pursuit and utility options keep the pressure on while max Attack without Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Skuntank best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Pursuit
- Fire Blast
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Astonish and Crunch on Skuntank. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Foul Play and Sludge Bomb, they expand what Skuntank can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Skuntank in Black & White
Skuntank Guide
In Black & White, Skuntank has a 479 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. It works best as a balanced. Sucker Punch with Black Sludge is the standard set.
In Black & White, watch for Garchomp (Ground) when using Skuntank. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Stench has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit. That's the one you want on Skuntank. Keen Eye is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Aftermath works too if your team needs something different.
In Black & White, Skuntank fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 93 Attack. Base 84 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black & White, run Sucker Punch, Pursuit, Fire Blast, and Taunt on Skuntank. Sucker Punch is the most common pick at 25% usage. Pursuit provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Skuntank first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- 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