Physical
Balanced
74Speed · Below Avg

Is Stunky Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?

Diamond-exclusive Poison/Dark on Route 206. Skuntank at 34 handles Fantina and Lucian through Dark. AbilityAftermath deals damage when KO'd. Available mid-game with decent story timing. The version-exclusive Dark option for Diamond players.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEGEEGESGEEEGERoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2StunkyCatchableMayleneGym 3Crasher WakeGym 4SkuntankEvolveFantinaGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8AaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4CynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.

Even
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Rock ThrowStealth Rock
Even
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Rock ThrowScreechStealth Rock
Even
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Good

Stunky has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.

Easy KO
Cherubi
Lv 19
Grass
Chlorophyll
Grass KnotLeech SeedSafeguardGrowth
You Win
Turtwig
Lv 19
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafWithdrawReflect
Even
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Maylene
Gym 3
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.

You Win
Meditite
Lv 27
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionDetectMeditate
Even
Machoke
Lv 27
Fighting
Guts
Brick BreakLeerForesightRock Tomb
Risky
Lucario
Lv 30
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchMetal ClawBone RushForce Palm
Crasher Wake
Gym 4
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 27
WaterFlying
Intimidate
BrineBiteDragon RageSwagger
Even
Quagsire
Lv 27
WaterGround
Damp
SlamMud BombMud SportTail Whip
Even
Floatzel
Lv 30
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangPursuitSwift
Fantina
Gym 5
Good

Skuntank has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.

Easy KO
Drifblim
Lv 32
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindGustAstonishMinimize
You Win
Gengar
Lv 34
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow ClawPoison JabConfuse RaySpite
You Win
Mismagius
Lv 36
Ghost
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Byron
Gym 6
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.

You Win
Bronzor
Lv 36
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Flash CannonExtrasensoryConfuse RayHypnosis
Even
Steelix
Lv 36
SteelGround
Rock Head
Gyro BallDragonbreathIce FangSandstorm
Even
Bastiodon
Lv 39
RockSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonAncientpowerIron DefenseRest
Candice
Gym 7
Strong

Skuntank resists most of Candice's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Snover
Lv 38
GrassIce
Snow Warning
Razor LeafAvalancheIngrainLeer
You Win
Sneasel
Lv 38
DarkIce
Inner Focus
Feint AttackSlashTauntAvalanche
You Win
Medicham
Lv 40
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Force PalmBulk UpDetectIce Punch
Easy KO
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
Wood HammerSwaggerGrasswhistleAvalanche
Volkner
Gym 8
Good

Skuntank has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.

You Win
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamBrick BreakLight ScreenThunder Wave
You Win
Ambipom
Lv 47
Normal
Technician
Shock WaveNasty PlotAgilityBaton Pass
You Win
Octillery
Lv 47
Water
Suction Cups
Charge BeamOctazookaAurora BeamBullet Seed
You Win
Luxray
Lv 49
Electric
Rivalry
Charge BeamThunder WaveThunder FangCrunch
Aaron
Elite Four
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.

You Win
Dustox
Lv 53
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ToxicBug BuzzDouble TeamLight Screen
You Win
Beautifly
Lv 53
BugFlying
Swarm
Energy BallBug BuzzPsychicShadow Ball
Even
Heracross
Lv 54
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 54
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
Risky
Drapion
Lv 57
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.

Even
Quagsire
Lv 55
WaterGround
Damp
DigDouble TeamProtectSandstorm
Even
Whiscash
Lv 55
WaterGround
Oblivious
FissureAqua TailZen HeadbuttRock Slide
Even
Golem
Lv 56
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeGyro BallBrick BreakSandstorm
Even
Sudowoodo
Lv 56
Rock
Sturdy
EarthquakeSucker PunchHammer ArmSandstorm
Risky
Hippowdon
Lv 59
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchCurse
Flint
Elite Four
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.

You Win
Rapidash
Lv 58
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolarbeamBounceSunny Day
Even
Steelix
Lv 57
SteelGround
Rock Head
Fire FangRock TombScreechSunny Day
You Win
Lopunny
Lv 57
Normal
Cute Charm
Fire PunchCharmMirror CoatSunny Day
You Win
Drifblim
Lv 58
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Will O WispOminous WindDouble TeamBaton Pass
Risky
Infernape
Lv 61
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunderpunchMach PunchEarthquake
Lucian
Elite Four
Good

Skuntank has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.

Easy KO
Mr Mime
Lv 59
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
Easy KO
Girafarig
Lv 59
NormalPsychic
Inner Focus
PsychicShadow BallDouble HitCrunch
You Win
Medicham
Lv 60
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchFire PunchThunderpunchIce Punch
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 60
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Even
Bronzong
Lv 63
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

Even
Spiritomb
Lv 61
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindEmbargo
Even
Gastrodon
Lv 60
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterEarthquakeStone EdgeSludge Bomb
You Win
Roserade
Lv 60
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombShadow BallExtrasensory
Even
Milotic
Lv 63
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatAqua Ring
Risky
Lucario
Lv 63
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereDragon PulsePsychicEarthquake
Risky
Garchomp
Lv 66
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeBrick BreakGiga Impact
Catchable
Available after Badge 2
Type
PoisonDark
Tier
E

Catch Stunky on Route 206 (walking, Lv 14-16, common).

View Stunky locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Roark
    • TM46DarkThief90100%25
  • After Gardenia
    • TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
  • After Crasher Wake
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
    • TM35FireFlamethrower90100%15
    • LV 31DarkNight Slash105100%15
    • LV 44NormalExplosion250100%5
  • After Volkner
    • TM79DarkDark Pulse120100%15
Evolve Stunky to Skuntank
Level 34
Type
PoisonDark
Tier
C

Your Stunky should hit Level 34 before you reach Fantina, at typical leveling pace.

View Skuntank locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 34)
    • LV 34DarkNight Slash105100%15
  • After Gardenia
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
  • After Crasher Wake
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
    • TM84PoisonPoison Jab120100%20
    • TM68NormalGiga Impact15090%5
  • After Volkner
    • TM79DarkDark Pulse120100%15
    • LV 52NormalExplosion250100%5

How to Get Stunky in Diamond & Pearl

Easy grab on Stunky with decent spawn rates across 7 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Diamond Exclusive — Trade with Pearl for Glameow

Where To Catch Stunky in DP

The path to Stunky starts with Stunky at Lv. 14-51 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Stunky
    Step 1Stunky
    Route 206
    Lv.14-16Grass
    DiamondRate 25%
    Route 206
    Lv.14-16Grass
    Rate 25%
    Night
    Route 206
    Lv.14-16Grass
    Rate 15%
    Day
    Route 221
    Lv.28Grass
    DiamondRate 20%
    Route 214
    Lv.23-24Grass
    DiamondRate 15%
  2. Skuntank
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Skuntank
    Route 221
    Lv.29-30Grass
    DiamondRate 15%
    Route 225
    Lv.51Grass
    DiamondRate 10%
    or evolve from Stunky (Step 1)

Stunky Weakness

Type-wise, Stunky takes extra damage from Ground. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. The Poison/Dark typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.

Stunky Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark
0x (Immune)Psychic
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Stunky Weak Against

Excellent
1Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score+5
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Stunky Strong Against

3Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+2
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Stunky

Stunky Evolutions

Stunky is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Skuntank. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Stunky
PoisonDark
Skuntank
PoisonDark
HP
63
103+40
ATK
63
93+30
DEF
47
67+20
SP.ATK
41
71+30
SP.DEF
41
61+20
SPE
74
84+10
BST
329D-Tier
479C-Tier+150
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Stunky easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Astonish, Crunch, Double-Edge and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

DP Stunky Best Moveset

Poison/Dark typing is only weak to Ground, which is a strong defensive profile. But stats in the 41-74 range can't back up the moveset. Evolve to Skuntank.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Aftermath
Item
Heat Rock
Best Nature for Stunky
Jolly+SPE

Stunky best EVs are HP and Speed

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • ExplosionCoverage
  • Sucker PunchSTAB
  • PursuitSTAB
  • CrunchSTAB

Moves List

The egg pool carries weight here. Astonish and Crunch aren't available any other way for Stunky, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Sludge Bomb and Dark Pulse for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Focus Energy
30Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
4010035Normal
Lv 4
Poison Gas
5540Poison
Lv 7
Screech
8540Normal
Lv 11
Fury Swipes
188015Normal
Lv 15
Smokescreen
10020Normal
Lv 20
Toxic
C8510Poison
Lv 25
Slash
7010020Normal
Lv 31
Night Slash
C10510015Dark
Lv 37
Memento
B10010Dark
Lv 44
Explosion
B2501005Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM78
Captivate
10020Normal
HM01
Cut
509530Normal
TM79
Dark Pulse
D12010015Dark
HM05
Defog
D15Flying
TM28
Dig
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM64
Explosion
B2501005Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
D120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
D9510015Fire
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
D6010015Normal
TM23
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
TM83
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
TM66
Payback
D7510010Dark
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow Claw
D7010015Ghost
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
D13510010Poison
TM49
Snatch+4
10Dark
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
A5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM12
Taunt
B10020Dark
TM46
Thief
D9010025Dark
TM41
Torment
D10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Astonish
3010015Ghost
Egg
Crunch
B12010015Dark
Egg
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Egg
Leer
10030Normal
Egg
Punishment
D1005Dark
Egg
Pursuit
B6010020Dark
Egg
Scary Face
D9010Normal
Egg
Smog
307020Poison

Tutor Moves

Stunky can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP63
C
Attack63
C
Defense47
D
Sp. Atk41
D
Sp. Def41
D
Speed74
C
Total329
Details
Catch Rate
Easy225 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight19.2 kg
Base XP66
Abilities
Stench
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.
Aftermath
Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entry

It protects itself by spraying a noxious fluid from its rear. The stench lingers for 24 hours.

It sprays a nose-curling, stinky fluid from its rear to repel attackers.

Stunky Diamond & Pearl Guide

  • In Diamond & Pearl, For a casual playthrough, Stunky works as a placeholder. Poison/Dark coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Skuntank. That's where the stats start mattering.

Game Availability

Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Stunky appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

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