Skuntank

Skuntank is a Poison/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Skuntank artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0435
Type Poison Dark
Species Skunk Pokémon
Height 1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight 38.0 kg (83.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Stench
2. Aftermath
Keen Eye (hidden ability)
Local № 0085 (Diamond/Pearl)
0085 (Platinum)
0103 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0131 (Sword/Shield)
0085 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0111 (Legends: Arceus)
0227 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 HP
Catch rate 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 168
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 103
316 410
Attack 93
171 313
Defense 67
125 256
Sp. Atk 71
132 265
Sp. Def 61
114 243
Speed 84
155 293
Total 479 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Skuntank.

Evolution chart

Stunky#0434
Stunky
Poison · Dark
(Level 34)

Skuntank changes

Pokédex entries

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.
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.
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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond It sprays a vile-smelling fluid from the tip of its tail to attack. It can fire this spray more than 160 feet.
Shining Pearl It sprays a stinky fluid from its tail. The fluid smells worse the longer it is allowed to fester in its belly.
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.
Scarlet It attacks by spraying a horribly smelly fluid from the tip of its tail. Attacks from above confound it.
Violet It attacks by spraying a repugnant fluid from its tail, but the stench dulls after a few squirts.

Moves learned by Skuntank

Moves learnt by level up

Skuntank learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
1Poison GasPoisonStatus 90
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1SmokescreenNormalStatus 100
12Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
15Focus EnergyNormalStatus
18BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
21VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
24ScreechNormalStatus 85
27ToxicPoisonStatus 90
30Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
33MementoDarkStatus 100
38Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
43BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
48ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Skuntank learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Skuntank learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Skuntank gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
HazeIceStatus
LeerNormalStatus 100
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
SmogPoisonSpecial 30 70

Moves learnt by TM

Skuntank is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
13Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
24Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
26Poison TailPoisonPhysical 50 100
29HexGhostSpecial 65 100
30SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
45VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
91Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
103SubstituteNormalStatus
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
127Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
130Helping HandNormalStatus
140Nasty PlotDarkStatus
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
172RoarNormalStatus
174HazeIceStatus
175ToxicPoisonStatus 90
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
183Super FangNormalPhysical 90
195Burning JealousyFireSpecial 70 100
199Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
205EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
207Temper FlareFirePhysical 75 100
214Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
221Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Skuntank learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
11Poison GasPoisonStatus 90
18VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
25Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
34FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
34Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
43Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Skuntank can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
RestPsychicStatus
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
SwiftNormalSpecial 60

Skuntank sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Skuntank sprite from Diamond & Pearl Skuntank sprite from Black & White Skuntank sprite from X & Y Skuntank sprite from Sword & Shield Skuntank sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Skuntank Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Skuntank Shiny sprite from Black & White Skuntank Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Skuntank

Diamond Route 221, 225
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Evolve Stunky
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage
Brilliant Diamond Route 221, 225, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Shining Pearl Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Ancient Quarry, Scarlet Bog
Scarlet Casseroya Lake
Violet Location data not yet available

Answers to Skuntank questions

Other languages

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

 

English Skunk Pokémon
Japanese スカンクポケモン
German Stinktier-Pokémon
French Pokémon Moufette
Italian Pokémon Moffetta
Spanish Pokémon Mofeta
Korean 스컹크포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 臭鼬宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 臭鼬寶可夢

Name origin

skunk
rodent known for emitting a foul smell
tank
an armored vehicle