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.
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 Platinum, Flygon can KO Skuntank with Earthquake (109-129%).
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skuntank View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Outrage66-77% U Turn26-30% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Ground is super effective against SkuntankView Garchomp → | ||
Platinum 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 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Crunch, Double-Edge and 5 more.
Platinum Skuntank Best Moveset
Skuntank doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Jolly nature still pushes offense. Pursuit and Normal coverage keep the pressure on while max Attack and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Skuntank best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Explosion
- Poison Jab
- Pursuit
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 Sludge Bomb and Dark Pulse, they expand what Skuntank can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Skuntank in Platinum
Skuntank can't be caught in Platinum. Transfer Stunky from Diamond, X, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Skuntank in Platinum
Step 1Obtain StunkyCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Platinum to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Skuntank ✓
Skuntank Guide
In Platinum, Skuntank has a 479 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Platinum's meta. It works best as a balanced. Sucker Punch with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 Platinum, run Sucker Punch, Explosion, Poisonjab, and Pursuit on Skuntank. Sucker Punch is the most common pick at 21% 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.
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