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.
In its belly, it reserves stinky fluid that it shoots from its tail during battle. As this Pokémon’s diet varies, so does the stench of its fluid.
It digs holes in the ground to make its nest. The stench of the fluid it lets fly from the tip of its tail is extremely potent.
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 |
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Stunfisk builds →Mud Shot 2x49-58% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
 Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Diggersby builds →Mud Shot 2x36-43% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x58-70% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Stunfisk builds →Mud Shot 2x48-57% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x37-43% Mud Shot 2x33-40% Sand Tomb 2x22-27% Mud-Slap 2x13-17% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x57-67% Sand Tomb 2x33-40% Mud-Slap 2x13-17% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Stunfisk builds →Mud Shot 2x45-54% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x35-42% Mud Shot 2x33-39% Sand Tomb 2x22-27% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x53-63% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x91-108%KO Mud Shot 2x33-39% Sand Tomb 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x78-92% Mud Shot 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x52-62% Mud Shot 2x44-53% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x62-73% Mud Shot 2x39-46% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x72-85% Bulldoze 2x54-64% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x92-109%KO Mud Shot 2x33-39% Sand Tomb 2x42-50% Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x79-93% Mud Shot 2x41-48% Sand Tomb 2x35-41% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x51-61% Mud Shot 2x46-54% Mud-Slap 2x18-22% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x62-74% Mud Shot 2x38-46% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x72-85% Bulldoze 2x55-65% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x87-103%KO Bulldoze 2x68-79% Mud Shot 2x32-38% Sand Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x75-89% Bulldoze 2x57-68% Mud Shot 2x38-46% Sand Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
 Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x72-85% Bulldoze 2x56-66% Mud Shot 2x37-44% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x66-77% Bulldoze 2x50-60% Mud Shot 2x45-54% | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x62-74% Dig 2x52-62% Bulldoze 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x23-28% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x90-106%KO Bulldoze 2x68-80% Mud Shot 2x30-36% Sand Tomb 2x40-47% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Dig 2x77-91% Bulldoze 2x58-68% Mud Shot 2x39-46% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x74-87% Bulldoze 2x56-66% Mud Shot 2x37-44% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x68-80% Bulldoze 2x51-61% Mud Shot 2x45-53% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x65-76% Dig 2x53-63% Bulldoze 2x40-47% Sand Tomb 2x24-28% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x91-107%KO Drill Run 2x91-107%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x85-100%KO Bulldoze 2x68-81% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x96-114%KO Dig 2x77-91% Stomping Tantrum 2x73-86% Bulldoze 2x60-70% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x88-104%KO Earth Power 2x71-84% Dig 2x71-84% Bulldoze 2x53-63% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x74-88% Bulldoze 2x56-67% Mud Shot 2x39-46% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x68-81% Stomping Tantrum 2x64-75% Bulldoze 2x52-61% Mud Shot 2x46-54% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (111-131%).
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist19-23% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Double-Edge, Haze and 3 more.
Sword & Shield Skuntank Best Moveset
Air Balloon and Aftermath form the backbone. Skuntank invests max HP and Speed EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Jolly nature pushes Speed higher. Defog handles the heavy lifting on offense. Utility options rounds it out.
Best Build
Skuntank best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Defog
- Poison Jab
- Memento
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Taunt
- Throat Chop
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Acid Spray
- Fire Blast
- Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Toxic
- Flamethrower
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Astonish and Double-Edge on Skuntank. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Belch and Foul Play, they expand what Skuntank can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Skuntank in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates across 4 locations for Skuntank in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Skuntank in Sword & Shield
The path to Skuntank starts with Stunky at Lv. 10-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch StunkyNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyOvercastNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyOvercastNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water35%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water35%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water35%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water35%EarlyThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyIntense SunNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-15 Water25%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlyRainingSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlyRainingNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlySnowingNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlySandstormNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlyThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlyRainingNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlyHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlySnowingNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlySandstormNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlyRainingNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-15 Water20%EarlySnowstormNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlyHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlyThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water20%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water15%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water15%EarlyNormal WeatherRoute 3SwordOverworld Lv.10-14 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3ShieldOverworld Lv.10-14 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySandstormSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water5%EarlySandstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water60%MidIntense SunNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water60%MidIntense SunNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water55%MidOvercastNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water55%MidOvercastNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water50%MidNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water50%MidNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water28%MidHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water28%MidHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water25%MidSandstormNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water25%MidSandstormGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.27-2910%MidNormal Weather
Step 2Skuntank ✓Dusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4540%LateOvercastDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4540%LateOvercastLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water33%PostOvercastLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water30%PostOvercastor evolve from Stunky (Step 1)
Skuntank Guide
In Sword & Shield, Skuntank has a 479 base stat total and ranks as A-Tier: a strong pick in Sword & Shield's competitive scene. It works best as a balanced. Defog with Air Balloon is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, Skuntank fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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.
For Sword & Shield, Skuntank has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ground-type attackers hit hardest.
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.
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