Stats & Training
Stantler's built around mixed offense. Attack leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 1 Attack stat exp. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The round balls found on the fallen antlers can be ground into a powder that aids in sleeping.
Stantler Weakness
Type-wise, Stantler takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 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
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x108-128%KO Submission 2x88-103%KO Rock Smash 2x45-53% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x170-201%KO Jump Kick 2x132-156%KO Dynamic Punch 2x132-156%KO Rolling Kick 2x80-95% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x114-134%KO Dynamic Punch 2x114-134%KO Vital Throw 2x80-95% Karate Chop 2x58-69% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x113-133%KO Karate Chop 2x59-69% Rock Smash 2x47-57% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x109-129%KO Karate Chop 2x57-67% Rock Smash 2x46-55% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x109-129%KO Karate Chop 2x57-67% Rock Smash 2x46-55% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x109-129%KO Karate Chop 2x57-67% Rock Smash 2x46-55% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
In Crystal, Machamp's Earthquake hits Stantler for 46-55%.
 Machamp Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Stantler View Machamp builds →Rock Slide35-41% Earthquake46-55% | ||
Crystal 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 66 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Bite, Disable, Light Screen and 2 more to offspring.
Crystal Stantler Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Curse
- Return
- Hypnosis
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 Take Down and Headbutt for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Crystal Stantler Locations
Stantler's scattered across 1 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Stantler in Crystal
Stantler Guide
In Crystal, 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 Crystal, Stantler's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Crystal, 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.
In Crystal, Stantler does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Wyrdeer before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
For Crystal, the core moveset is Earthquake, Curse, Return, and Hypnosis. Earthquake leads at 25% usage. Return provides reliable STAB damage. Curse lets it set up before sweeping.
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