Stats & Training
Stunfisk's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 HP EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
Its skin is very hard, so it is unhurt even if stepped on by sumo wrestlers. It smiles when transmitting electricity.
It conceals itself in the mud of the seashore. Then it waits. When prey touch it, it delivers a jolt of electricity.
Stunfisk Weakness
Type-wise, Stunfisk takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Ice, and Ground. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Stunfisk's overall bulk (109/84/99) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Flying, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x57-68% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x28-34% Vine Whip 2x22-27% | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x42-49% Water Gun 2x22-27% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x73-87% Magical Leaf 2x39-47% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x64-77% Mega Drain 2x24-30% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x84-100%KO Mega Drain 2x31-37% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x50-60% Razor Leaf 2x31-37% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x68-81% Magical Leaf 2x37-43% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x61-72% Mega Drain 2x21-26% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x81-95% Mega Drain 2x29-35% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x78-92% Giga Drain 2x51-61% Needle Arm 2x38-46% Mega Drain 2x29-35% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x46-55% Razor Leaf 2x29-35% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x71-84% Magical Leaf 2x36-43% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x62-74% Mega Drain 2x24-28% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x81-97% Mega Drain 2x30-36% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x80-94% Giga Drain 2x52-61% Needle Arm 2x41-48% Mega Drain 2x28-33% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x47-56% Razor Leaf 2x30-36% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x71-84% Magical Leaf 2x36-43% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x58-68% Razor Leaf 2x42-50% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x64-75% Mega Drain 2x23-27% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x83-98% Mega Drain 2x29-34% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x81-95% Giga Drain 2x52-61% Needle Arm 2x40-48% Mega Drain 2x29-34% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x68-80% Giga Drain 2x43-51% Magical Leaf 2x35-41% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x55-66% Leaf Blade 2x66-78% Razor Leaf 2x42-49% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x61-72% Mega Drain 2x23-27% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x80-95% Mega Drain 2x27-33% | ||
 Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 2x50-60% Energy Ball 2x38-45% Horn Leech 2x54-64% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x70-83% Giga Drain 2x44-53% Magical Leaf 2x36-43% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x57-68% Leaf Blade 2x67-79% Razor Leaf 2x41-49% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x62-73% Mega Drain 2x22-26% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x81-96% Mega Drain 2x28-34% | ||
Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 2x51-60% Energy Ball 2x38-45% Horn Leech 2x54-64% | ||
In Black & White, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Stunfisk for 64-76%. Politoed's Scald hits Stunfisk for 38-45%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x64-76% Rapid Spin11-13% Rock Slide8-9% | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Politoed builds →Scald 2x38-45% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Breloom builds →Mach Punch18-22% Bullet Seed 2x23-28% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stunfisk View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x103-122%KO Ice Shard 2x41-49% Superpower41-49% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Stunfisk. A decent partner pool through two egg groups, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. It's got 9 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Stunfisk easily with 45 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Astonish, Curse, Earth Power and 6 more to offspring.
Black & White Stunfisk Best Moveset
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Leftovers means passive recovery each turn, and max HP and Defense EVs give Stunfisk the bulk to set up repeatedly. Static adds another layer of staying power.
Best Build
Stunfisk best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Discharge
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Curse aren't available any other way for Stunfisk, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Earthquake for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black & White Stunfisk Locations
high spawn rates in early-game water routes across 30 locations. Stunfisk's one of the easier catches on the list. Multiple catch methods are available, so check which ones match your setup. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Stunfisk in Black & White
You can catch Stunfisk through 30 surfing, fishing, and more encounters from Lv. 15-60, but availability differs between Black and White. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Stunfisk Guide
In Black & White, Stunfisk has a 471 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. It works best as a trick room. Earthpower with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, Stunfisk's biggest threats include Swampert (Water), Roserade (Grass), and Lapras (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. At base 32 Speed, Stunfisk won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Static is the go-to ability for Stunfisk. It has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Sand Veil can work in specific setups. Limber is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Black & White, Stunfisk fills the trick room role. It's a special attacker with base 81 Sp. Atk. Base 32 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For Black & White, the core moveset is Earthpower, Stealth Rock, Discharge, and Thunder Wave. Earthpower leads at 14% usage. Discharge provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Stunfisk first appeared in Black & White and spans 8 games across 6 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
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 8SwShGalarian
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