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#435

Skuntank

poisondark

Abilities

StenchAftermathKeen Eye(Hidden)
Height: 1.0 m (3'03")
Weight: 38.0 kg (83.8 lbs)
Base Exp: 168
Base Stats
HP103
Atk93
Def67
SpA71
SpD61
Spe84
BST479
EV Yield: 2 HP
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
316410
Atk
171313
Def
125256
SpA
132265
SpD
114243
Spe
155293

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
IV (Sinnoh)
Color
Purple
Shape
Quadruped
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
60 (23.5%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Ground
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
168
EV Yield
2 HP
Height
1.0 m (3'03")
Weight
38.0 kg (83.8 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Poison/Dark dual typing.

nor—
fir—
wat—
ele—
gra½
ice—
fig—
poi½
gro2
fly—
psy0
bug—
roc—
gho½
dra—
dar½
ste—
fai—
Weak to: Ground
Resists: Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark
Immune to: Psychic
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.

Keen EyeHidden Ability

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Evolution Chain
StunkyStunky
poidar
SkuntankSkuntank
poidar
Pokedex Entries10 entries

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

It sprays a vile-smelling fluid from the tip of its tail to attack. Its range is over 160 feet.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It sprays a stinky fluid from its tail. The fluid smells worse the longer it is allowed to fester.

Generation VIII

Sword

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.

Shield

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.

Legends: Arceus

Sprays a poisonous fluid to take down prey. Sometimes, unable to stomach the stench of its own fluid, it leaves the bested prey uneaten.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V)

Generation IV

Diamond

It sprays a vile-smelling fluid from the tip of its tail to attack. Its range is over 160 feet.

Pearl

It sprays a stinky fluid from its tail. The fluid smells worse the longer it is allowed to fester.

Platinum

It attacks by spraying a horribly smelly fluid from the tip of its tail. Attacks from above confound it.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It attacks by spraying a repugnant fluid from its tail, but the stench dulls after a few squirts.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It attacks by spraying a horribly smelly fluid from the tip of its tail. Attacks from above confound it.

Moves (Gen 9)81 moves

Level Up

19 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1ScratchnorP40100%35
11Poison GaspoiN—90%40
12Fury SwipesnorP1880%15
15SmokescreennorN—100%20
15Focus EnergynorN——30
18FeintnorP30100%10
21BiteSTABdarP60100%25
21VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
24ScreechnorN—85%40
27ToxicpoiN—90%10
32Acid SpraySTABpoiS40100%20
34FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
34Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
39Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5
41Night SlashSTABdarP70100%15
43Double EdgenorP120100%15
51MementodarN—100%10
56BelchSTABpoiS12090%10
61ExplosionnorP250100%5

TM / HM

54 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Acid SpraySTABpoiS40100%20
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Burning JealousyfirS70100%5
CrunchSTABdarP80100%15
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
DiggroP80100%10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
EndeavornorP—100%5
EndurenorN——10
ExplosionnorP250100%5
FacadenorP70100%20
Fire BlastfirS11085%5
Fire SpinfirS3585%15
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
Focus EnergynorN——30
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Gunk ShotSTABpoiP12080%5
HazeiceN——30
Helping HandnorN——20
HexghoS65100%10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Knock OffSTABdarP65100%20
Lash OutSTABdarP75100%5
Nasty PlotdarN——20
Play RoughfaiP9090%10
Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
Poison TailSTABpoiP50100%25
ProtectnorN——10
Rain DancewatN——5
RestpsyN——5
RoarnorN——20
Scary FacenorN—100%10
ScreechnorN—85%40
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Sleep TalknorN——10
Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
Sludge WaveSTABpoiS95100%10
SnarlSTABdarS5595%15
SubstitutenorN——10
Sunny DayfirN——5
Super FangnorP—90%10
SwiftnorS60—20
Take DownnorP9085%20
TauntdarN—100%20
Temper FlarefirP75100%10
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefSTABdarP60100%25
Throat ChopSTABdarP80100%15
ToxicpoiN—90%10
Toxic SpikespoiN——20
TrailblazegraP50100%20
VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10

Move Tutor

8 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Burning JealousyfirS70100%5
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Lash OutSTABdarP75100%5
Sleep TalknorN——10
Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5
SwiftnorS60—20
Throat ChopSTABdarP80100%15
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Skuntank may be holding when encountered.

Pecha Berry
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Pokedex Numbers
National#435
Sinnoh#085
Sinnoh (Pt)#085
Kalos Coastal#103
Galar#131
Hisui#111
Paldea#227
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

poiBelch120 powS
poiGunk Shot120 powP
darFoul Play95 powP
poiSludge Wave95 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norExplosion250 powP
norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
Other Poison-type Pokemon
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Tools for Skuntank

Damage Calculator

Calculate damage output and defensive matchups

Team Builder

Build teams around this Pokemon

EV Optimizer

Optimize EV spreads for competitive play

Coverage Solver

Find the best type coverage moves

Where To Catch

Find encounter locations across games

Stat Calculator

Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature

About Skuntank

Skuntank is a Poison and Dark-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). 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. Skuntank stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 38.0 kg (83.8 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Skuntank Base Stats

Skuntank has a base stat total of 479, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is HP at 103 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 61 (average). Skuntank excels as a physical attacker. Skuntank is moderately fast with a base Speed of 84.

Skuntank Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Poison and Dark-type, Skuntank is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Skuntank 1 weakness, 4 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Skuntank Abilities

Skuntank's abilities include Stench, Aftermath, Keen Eye. 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. Its Hidden Ability is Keen Eye, which prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Skuntank Moves & Learnset

Skuntank can learn 81 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 54 via TM/HM, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Belch (Poison, 120 power), Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power), Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power). For coverage, Skuntank can learn Explosion (Normal), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).

Training Skuntank

Skuntank has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Skuntank yields 2 HP EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Skuntank belongs to the Ground egg group. Skuntank is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Stunky → Skuntank). Wild Skuntank may be found holding Pecha Berry.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Skuntank. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Skuntank, or use the team builder to see how Skuntank fits into your squad.

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