Physical
Balanced
74Speed · Below Avg

Is Stunky Good in Platinum Playthrough?

Transfer from Diamond only. Stunky was Diamond-exclusive and isn't wild in Platinum. Poison/Dark with AbilityStench. Skuntank at level 34 handles Fantina and Lucian. But the import requirement limits access.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEGGEEEGGETEGEStunkyCatchRoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2FantinaGym 3MayleneGym 4SkuntankEvolveCrasher WakeGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8AaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4CynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.

Even
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Even
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
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.

You Win
Turtwig
Lv 20
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafSunny DayReflect
You Win
Cherrim
Lv 20
Grass
Flower Gift
Grass KnotLeech SeedMagical LeafSafeguard
Even
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Fantina
Gym 3
Good

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

You Win
Duskull
Lv 24
Ghost
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Will O WispPursuitShadow SneakFuture Sight
You Win
Haunter
Lv 24
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow ClawSucker PunchHypnosisConfuse Ray
Even
Mismagius
Lv 26
Ghost
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Maylene
Gym 4
Even

Stunky trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.

You Win
Meditite
Lv 28
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionRock TombFake Out
Risky
Machoke
Lv 29
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopRock TombStrengthFocus Energy
Risky
Lucario
Lv 32
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 5
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.

Even
Gyarados
Lv 33
WaterFlying
Intimidate
WaterfallBrineBiteTwister
Even
Quagsire
Lv 34
WaterGround
Damp
Mud ShotRock TombWater PulseYawn
Even
Floatzel
Lv 37
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangCrunchAqua Jet
Byron
Gym 6
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.

Even
Magneton
Lv 37
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackMetal Sound
Risky
Steelix
Lv 38
SteelGround
Rock Head
Flash CannonIce FangEarthquakeSandstorm
Even
Bastiodon
Lv 41
RockSteel
Sturdy
Metal BurstStone EdgeIron DefenseTaunt
Candice
Gym 7
Good

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

You Win
Sneasel
Lv 40
DarkIce
Inner Focus
SlashAerial AceFaint AttackIce Shard
Even
Piloswine
Lv 40
IceGround
Oblivious
AvalancheStone EdgeEarthquakeHail
Easy KO
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerWater PulseFocus Blast
You Win
Froslass
Lv 44
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardDouble TeamShadow BallPsychic
Volkner
Gym 8
Good

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

You Win
Jolteon
Lv 46
Electric
Volt Absorb
Thunder WaveCharge BeamIron TailQuick Attack
You Win
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamFocus BlastSignal BeamQuick Attack
You Win
Luxray
Lv 48
Electric
Rivalry
Ice FangThunder FangCrunchFire Fang
Even
Electivire
Lv 50
Electric
Motor Drive
Thunder PunchFire PunchQuick AttackGiga Impact
Aaron
Elite Four
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.

You Win
Yanmega
Lv 49
BugFlying
Speed Boost
Air SlashBug BuzzU TurnDouble Team
You Win
Scizor
Lv 49
BugSteel
Swarm
Iron HeadX ScissorNight SlashQuick Attack
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 50
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
Even
Heracross
Lv 51
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Risky
Drapion
Lv 53
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Tough

Bertha's team hits Skuntank's weaknesses hard.

Even
Whiscash
Lv 50
WaterGround
Oblivious
Earth PowerAqua TailZen HeadbuttSandstorm
Risky
Gliscor
Lv 53
GroundFlying
Hyper Cutter
EarthquakeIce FangFire FangThunder Fang
Even
Golem
Lv 52
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeFire PunchThunder PunchSandstorm
Risky
Rhyperior
Lv 55
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
EarthquakeRock WreckerMegahornAvalanche
Risky
Hippowdon
Lv 52
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchYawn
Flint
Elite Four
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.

Even
Houndoom
Lv 52
DarkFire
Early Bird
FlamethrowerSludge BombDark PulseSunny Day
You Win
Flareon
Lv 55
Fire
Flash FireImmune to Fire attacks
OverheatGiga ImpactQuick AttackWill O Wisp
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 53
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
Even
Infernape
Lv 55
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
Even
Magmortar
Lv 57
Fire
Flame Body
FlamethrowerThunderboltSolar BeamHyper Beam
Lucian
Elite Four
Good

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

Easy KO
Mr Mime
Lv 53
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
You Win
Espeon
Lv 55
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallQuick AttackSignal Beam
Even
Bronzong
Lv 54
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 56
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Even
Gallade
Lv 59
PsychicFighting
Steadfast
Drain PunchPsycho CutLeaf BladeStone Edge
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Skuntank trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

Even
Spiritomb
Lv 58
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindShadow Ball
You Win
Roserade
Lv 58
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombToxicExtrasensory
Even
Togekiss
Lv 60
FairyFlying
Hustle
Air SlashAura SphereWater PulseShock Wave
Risky
Lucario
Lv 60
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereExtreme SpeedShadow BallStone Edge
Even
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatDragon Pulse
Risky
Garchomp
Lv 62
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeFlamethrowerGiga Impact
Evolve Stunky to Skuntank
Level 34
Type
PoisonDark
Tier
C

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

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 34)
    • LV 34DarkNight Slash105100%15
  • After Fantina
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
  • After Maylene
    • TM84PoisonPoison Jab120100%20
    • TUTORDarkSucker Punch105100%5
    • TM68NormalGiga Impact15090%5
  • After Crasher Wake
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
  • After Volkner
    • TM79DarkDark Pulse120100%15
    • LV 52NormalExplosion250100%5

How to Get Stunky in Platinum

No wild encounters for Stunky in Platinum. Bring Stunky over from Diamond & Pearl, X & Y, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.

How to Obtain Stunky in Pt

  1. Stunky
    Step 1Stunky
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 206, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from X & Y
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in X & Y via Walking · Route 11 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · North Lake Miloch · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Skuntank
    Step 2Evolve into Skuntank

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

Pt Stunky Best Moveset

Poison/Dark is only weak to Ground, one of the best defensive type profiles available. The moveset can't capitalize on it at 63 Attack and 74 Speed, but the typing previews Skuntank. Skuntank brings the offensive stats.

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 10
Fury Swipes
188015Normal
Lv 14
Smokescreen
10020Normal
Lv 18
Feint+2
5010010Normal
Lv 22
Slash
7010020Normal
Lv 27
Toxic
C8510Poison
Lv 32
Night Slash
C10510015Dark
Lv 38
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

Tut
Tutor
Fury Cutter
109520Bug
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Sucker Punch+1
B1201005Dark
Tutor
Swift
6020Normal

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 sprays a foul fluid from its rear. Its stench spreads over a mile radius, driving Pokémon away.

Pokemon Platinum

Stunky Platinum Guide

  • No. Stunky isn't catchable in Platinum. Catch one in Diamond, Pearl, HeartGold, or SoulSilver, then trade it over.

  • In Platinum, 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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