Skuntank Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: May 28, 2026

Pokemon Guide

Skuntank Pokemon Guide

Skuntank is a Poison and Dark-type Pokemon known for spray-based attacks, utility and evolution from Stunky.

Poison type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Skuntank

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Shiny Form

Shiny Skuntank

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Skuntank guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Skuntank Description

Skuntank evolves from Stunky at Level 34. Its typing gives it only one standard weakness to Ground.

Competitive Overview

Is Skuntank Good in Competitive?

Skuntank can be useful as a bulky utility Pokemon with Poison/Dark typing, priority and hazard control in some games.

Its biggest strengths are typing and utility, while its biggest issue is average Speed and bulk.

Skuntank Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Skuntank, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Skuntank

National Dex

#0435

Type

Poison type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

Poison / Dark

Species

Skunk Pokemon

Height

3’03” / 1.0 m

Weight

83.8 lbs / 38.0 kg

Abilities

Stench, Aftermath, Keen Eye

Skuntank Stats

Skuntank has solid HP and Attack with balanced mixed attacking options.

Hp
103
Attack
93
Defense
67
Special Attack
71
Special Defense
61
Speed
84

Skuntank Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Skuntank uses Poison, Dark, Fire and utility moves across Pokemon games.

Poison type Pokemon icon

Poison Jab

Reliable physical Poison-type damage.

Poison type Pokemon icon

Sludge Bomb

Reliable special Poison-type damage.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Crunch

Reliable Dark-type physical damage.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Sucker Punch

Priority Dark-type damage when the target attacks.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Night Slash

Dark-type damage with increased critical-hit chance.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Flamethrower

Fire-type coverage against Steel, Grass, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.

Poison type Pokemon icon

Toxic

Wears down bulky opponents when available.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Explosion

High-risk Normal-type damage in supported games.

Skuntank All Moves

Skuntank can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Skuntank’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
StartFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
1Feint Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical30100
1Poison Gas Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status90
1Scratch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
1Smokescreen Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
12Fury Swipes Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1880
15Focus Energy Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
18Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
21Venoshock Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100
24Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status85
27Toxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status90
30Sucker Punch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
33Memento Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
38Night Slash Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
43Belch Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special12090
48Explosion Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical250100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAcid Spray Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special40100
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBurning Jealousy Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special70100
TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMDark Pulse Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special80100
TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMEndeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
TMFire Spin Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special3585
TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
TMFoul Play Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical95100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMGunk Shot Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical12080
TMHaze Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
TMLash Out Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical75100
TMNasty Plot Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status
TMPlay Rough Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Physical9090
TMPoison Jab Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical80100
TMPoison Tail Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical50100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRoar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
TMShadow Claw Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical70100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSludge Bomb Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special90100
TMSludge Wave Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special95100
TMSnarl Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special5595
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSuper Fang Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical90
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
TMTemper Flare Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMThroat Chop Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMToxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status90
TMToxic Spikes Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status
TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
TMVenoshock Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100

Skuntank Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Skuntank is a Poison / Dark-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Poison, Ghost, Grass and Dark-type moves plus a Psychic immunity, but leaves it weak to Ground-type attacks.

Type

Poison type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

Poison, Dark

Weaknesses

Ground type Pokemon icon

Ground

Resistances

Poison type Pokemon iconGhost type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

Poison, Ghost, Grass, Dark

Immunity

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Psychic

Skuntank Abilities

Skuntank’s abilities can cause flinching, punish contact knockouts or prevent accuracy drops.

Stench

May cause targets to flinch when Skuntank deals damage.

Aftermath

Damages contact attackers that knock Skuntank out.

Keen Eye

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Skuntank Evolution

Skuntank evolves from Stunky at Level 34.

Stage 1

Stunky

Poison type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon
stunky

Starting form

Stage 2

Skuntank

Poison type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon
skuntank

Evolves at Level 34

Where to Find Skuntank in Pokemon Games

Skuntank is usually obtained by evolving Stunky, though some games allow direct encounters.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Skuntank
Pokemon Red Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Blue Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Yellow Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Skuntank
Pokemon Gold Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Silver Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Crystal Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Skuntank
Pokemon Ruby Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Sapphire Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Emerald Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon FireRed Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon LeafGreen Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Skuntank
Pokemon Diamond Evolve Stunky at Level 34.
Pokemon Pearl Trade from Pokemon Diamond or another compatible game.
Pokemon Platinum Route 221 or evolve Stunky at Level 34.
Pokemon HeartGold Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon SoulSilver Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Skuntank
Pokemon Black Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon White Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Black 2 Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon White 2 Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Skuntank
Pokemon X Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Y Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Skuntank
Pokemon Sun Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Moon Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Skuntank
Pokemon Sword Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Shield Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Evolve Stunky at Level 34, or catch directly in select routes and badlands.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Scarlet Bog and other Crimson Mirelands areas, or evolve Stunky.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Skuntank
Pokemon Scarlet West Province and badland areas, or evolve Stunky.
Pokemon Violet Trade from Pokemon Scarlet or another compatible game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Skuntank
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Skuntank FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Skuntank. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

What type is Skuntank?

Skuntank is Poison and Dark-type.

What does Skuntank evolve from?

Skuntank evolves from Stunky at Level 34.

What is Skuntank weak to?

Skuntank is weak to Ground-type attacks.

Is Skuntank in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current location data for Skuntank in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.



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