Stats & Training
Stantler's built around mixed offense. Attack leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 1 Attack EV. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Stantler Weakness
Type-wise, Stantler takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Stantler leans offensive (base 95 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x157-186%KO Brick Break 2x81-97% Revenge 2x68-81% Rock Smash 2x46-57% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x135-160%KO Brick Break 2x70-84% Low Sweep 2x65-77% Revenge 2x58-70% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x117-139%KO High Jump Kick 2x101-119%KO Focus Blast 2x90-106%KO Drain Punch 2x60-71% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x170-200%KO Focus Blast 2x78-94% Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Vital Throw 2x82-97% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x117-139%KO High Jump Kick 2x101-119%KO Focus Blast 2x90-106%KO Drain Punch 2x60-71% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x170-200%KO Focus Blast 2x78-94% Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Vital Throw 2x82-97% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x114-135%KO High Jump Kick 2x98-116%KO Focus Blast 2x88-105%KO Drain Punch 2x58-69% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x168-198%KO Focus Blast 2x79-94% Brick Break 2x86-102%KO Vital Throw 2x79-94% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x110-130%KO High Jump Kick 2x95-112%KO Focus Blast 2x86-102%KO Drain Punch 2x56-66% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x164-193%KO Focus Blast 2x77-92% Brick Break 2x84-99% Vital Throw 2x77-92% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x109-129%KO High Jump Kick 2x94-112%KO Focus Blast 2x85-100%KO Drain Punch 2x56-67% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x162-190%KO Focus Blast 2x76-90% Brick Break 2x83-98% Vital Throw 2x76-90% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x109-129%KO High Jump Kick 2x94-112%KO Focus Blast 2x85-100%KO Drain Punch 2x56-67% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x162-190%KO Focus Blast 2x76-90% Brick Break 2x83-98% Vital Throw 2x76-90% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Cobalion can KO Stantler with Close Combat (103-121%). Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (96-113%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x52-62% Drain Punch 2x96-113%KO Knock Off28-33% Facade30-35% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Evolving Stantler into Wyrdeer takes an evolution item. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 60 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Stantler easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Bite, Disable, Double Kick and 5 more to offspring.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Stantler Best Moveset
The Sash lets Stantler ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Intimidate squeezes extra value from the position. Max Defense and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Stantler best EVs are Defense and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Swift
- Thunderbolt
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Bite and Disable aren't available any other way for Stantler, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Giga Impact and Double-Edge for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Stantler Locations
Stantler requires the PokeRadar to encounter, and that means specific conditions at 1 spots across the map. These become available in early-game encounter areas. Check the list below for exact locations and how to trigger each one.
Best Locations to Catch Stantler in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Stantler Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Stantler isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Wyrdeer to unlock its full potential. At 465 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Stantler's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Run Intimidate on Stantler. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Stantler also gets Frisk and Sap Sipper, but they don't compare.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Sap Sipper is the hidden ability. It absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage. Worth hunting for if you want Stantler to compete at a higher level.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Stantler fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Stantler has been available in 17 games since Gold & Silver, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
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