Skuntank (#0435) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP103163–210316–410

Atk9388–159171–313

Def6764–130125–256

SpA7168–135132–265

SpD6159–124114–243

Spe8480–149155–293

Total479Higher than 59% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×Grass½×Poison½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingRockBugSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonFairy

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.

Competitive

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: Aftermath
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

Sucker Punch89%
Knock Off89%
Gunk Shot82.7%
Temper Flare81.3%
Nasty Plot11%
Dark Pulse11%
Flamethrower11%
Taunt7.8%
Sludge Bomb7.2%
Memento6.4%

Items

Rocky Helmet82.6%
Black Sludge17.4%
Leftovers0%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%
Air Balloon0%
Choice Band0%

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

EvoFlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

1FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

1Poison GasPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—90%40

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

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

15Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

18BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

21VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

24ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

27ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

30Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

33MementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

38Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

43BelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

48ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 51

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM26Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

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

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Skunk Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 HP
Catch rate: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 168
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

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