Skuntank: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP103178–210316–410

Atk93101–159171–313

Def6778–130125–256

SpA7181–135132–265

SpD6172–124114–243

Spe8493–149155–293

Total479Higher than 59% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

PoisonDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

Ground

Resists

½×

DarkGhostGrassPoison

Immune to

0×

Psychic

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingRockBugSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 84); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+149Max136No SP104Min93Scarf223Tailwind298

At max Speed, Skuntank outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's attacks without a chance to flinch gain a 10% chance to flinch.
Everything about Stench →
Other Pokémon with Stench 8
Gloom Grimer Muk Koffing Weezing Stunky Trubbish Garbodor
If this Pokémon is KOed with a contact move, that move's user loses 1/4 its max HP.
Everything about Aftermath →
Other Pokémon with Aftermath 7
Voltorb Electrode Drifloon Drifblim Stunky Trubbish Garbodor
This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Everything about Keen Eye →
Other Pokémon with Keen Eye 38
Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Spearow Fearow Farfetch’d Hitmonchan Sentret Furret Hoothoot Noctowl Sneasel Skarmory Wingull Pelipper Sableye Starly Glameow Stunky Chatot Skorupi Drapion Patrat Watchog Ducklett Swanna Rufflet Braviary Espurr Meowstic Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Rockruff Lycanroc Rookidee Corvisquire Bombirdier

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.2% of teams · rank #134 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Rocky Helmet
Ability
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Dark

Sucker Punch
Knock Off
Gunk Shot
Temper Flare

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.79%
Rated 1500+0.26%
Rated 1630+0.2%
Rated 1760+0.19%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.2%

Moves

Items

Abilities

93.7%
6.3%

EV spreads

Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe87.7%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe1.4%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def0%
Jolly 200 HP / 252 Atk / 56 Spe0%

Tera types

Dark82.6%
Poison17.4%
Flying0%
Fire0%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0434StunkyPoisonDark
1. Level 34
  #0435SkuntankPoisonDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoFlamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

1FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10

1Poison GasPoisons the foe(s).PoisonStatus—90%40

1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

12Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

15Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30

18Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

21VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

24ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

27ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

30Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

33MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

38Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15

43BelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

48ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 51

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM26Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25

TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20

TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM183Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Biology

It fires poison from the tip of its tail, which is typically positioned over its head. The poison's smell becomes stronger the longer it is allowed to build up inside its body.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Skunk Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Purple

: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Sinnoh#085Extended Sinnoh#085Coastal Kalos#103Galar#131Hisui#111Paldea#227

Sprays a poisonous fluid to take down prey. Sometimes, unable to stomach the stench of its own fluid, it leaves the bested prey uneaten.
Legends: Arceus
It digs holes in the ground to make its nest. The stench of the fluid it lets fly from the tip of its tail is extremely potent.
Shield
In its belly, it reserves stinky fluid that it shoots from its tail during battle. As this Pokémon’s diet varies, so does the stench of its fluid.
Sword
It attacks by spraying a repugnant fluid from its tail, but the stench dulls after a few squirts.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It attacks by spraying a horribly smelly fluid from the tip of its tail. Attacks from above confound it.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It sprays a stinky fluid from its tail. The fluid smells worse the longer it is allowed to fester.
Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It sprays a vile-smelling fluid from the tip of its tail to attack. Its range is over 160 feet.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Skuntank
Japanese: スカタンク
Japanese (romaji): Skutank
Korean: 스컹탱크
Chinese (Traditional): 坦克臭鼬
Chinese (Simplified): 坦克臭鼬
French: Moufflair
German: Skuntank
Spanish: Skuntank
Italian: Skuntank

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

: 2 HP
: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 168
: Medium

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Stunky: Level 34.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 11 areas

Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword 11 areas

Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Diamond 2 areas

Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30
Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.