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.
STANTLER’s magnificent antlers were once traded at high prices as works of art. As a result, this POKéMON was hunted close to extinction.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x203-239%KO Brick Break 2x103-122%KO Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x196-231%KO Brick Break 2x99-118%KO Vital Throw 2x93-109%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x196-231%KO Sky Uppercut 2x111-132%KO Brick Break 2x99-118%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x210-247%KO Dynamic Punch 2x141-166%KO Sky Uppercut 2x120-142%KO Brick Break 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x168-199%KO Cross Chop 2x114-134%KO Dynamic Punch 2x114-134%KO Submission 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x56-68% Arm Thrust 2x16-19% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x57-67% Arm Thrust 2x16-20% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x138-163%KO Revenge 2x59-70% Karate Chop 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x39-47% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Vital Throw 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x33-40% Arm Thrust 2x13-17% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x139-164%KO Vital Throw 2x66-79% Revenge 2x59-69% Karate Chop 2x47-57% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Vital Throw 2x54-63% Rock Smash 2x32-38% Arm Thrust 2x16-19% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x141-166%KO Vital Throw 2x67-80% Revenge 2x57-68% Karate Chop 2x50-59% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x113-134%KO Vital Throw 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x33-39% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x203-240%KO Brick Break 2x103-123%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x142-168%KO Cross Chop 2x95-113%KO Submission 2x76-90% Vital Throw 2x68-80% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x114-135%KO Vital Throw 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x32-38% Arm Thrust 2x14-18% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x203-240%KO Brick Break 2x103-123%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x142-168%KO Cross Chop 2x95-113%KO Submission 2x76-90% Brick Break 2x72-85% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x114-135%KO Brick Break 2x59-70% Vital Throw 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
In Emerald, Heracross can KO Stantler with Megahorn (87-102%).
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Heracross builds →Megahorn87-102%KO Rock Slide36-43% | ||
Emerald 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 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Bite, Disable, Extrasensory and 3 more to offspring.
Emerald Stantler Best Moveset
Intimidate helps Stantler stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, spread EVs for the right balance, and Thunder Wave as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Stantler best EVs are Speed and HP
Utility Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Hypnosis
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Double Edge
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 Double-Edge and Take Down for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Emerald Stantler Locations
Stantler is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 2 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Stantler in Emerald
Stantler Guide
In Emerald, 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 Emerald, Stantler's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Emerald, 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 Emerald, 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 Emerald, Stantler fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. 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