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.
This Pokémon apparently used to live in much harsher environments, and thus it once had stronger psychic powers than it does now.
It’s said that this Pokémon used to be stronger long ago when it had many enemies, and that it was even able to evolve under its own power.
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 |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Fighting is super effective against StantlerView Cobalion → | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against StantlerView Conkeldurr → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion's Close Combat hits Stantler for 84-99%. Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Stantler for 79-93%.
Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x84-99% Stone Edge23-28% | ||
Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x79-93% Mach Punch 2x43-51% Knock Off23-27% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Bite, Disable, Double Kick and 8 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 HP and Defense EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Stantler best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Skill Swap
- Trick Room
- Endure
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Retaliate
- Jump Kick
- Bounce
- Megahorn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Stantler threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Ghost and Psychic standing out. Pair that with Giga Impact and Last Resort and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Stantler in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Stantler Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Stantler's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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