TL;DR. Stunky is a poison/dark-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 329. It protects itself by spraying a noxious fluid from its rear. The stench lingers for 24 hours.
It protects itself by spraying a noxious fluid from its rear. The stench lingers for 24 hours.
Stat spread.
Total of 329. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Stunky in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Stunky reaches 1,151 CP at level 40 and 1,317 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Stunky first appeared on February 16, 2024, during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles.
- Stunky
- Skuntank by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 21 to Mar 10, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 to Mar 10, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| May 21 to May 27, 2025 | 1-star | Final Strike: GO Battle Week |
| May 2 to May 16, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 17 to May 2, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 1 to Nov 5, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Stunky in competitive play.
Stunky is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #786 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Stunky.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Stunky, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Stunky?
Stunky is a Poison/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Stunky weak to?
Stunky takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Stunky resistant to?
Stunky is immune to Psychic. It also resists Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark.
How does Stunky evolve?
Stunky evolves into Skuntank (Level 34).
What generation is Stunky from?
Stunky was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0434.
What are Stunky's base stats?
Stunky has HP 63, Attack 63, Defense 47, Special Attack 41, Special Defense 41, and Speed 74. Total base stat total: 329.
What are Stunky's abilities?
Stunky can have the abilities Stench, Aftermath, plus the Hidden Ability Keen Eye.
Is Stunky legendary or mythical?
No. Stunky is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Stunky's best stat?
Stunky's highest base stat is Speed at 74, which ranks 65th of 148 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Stunky good?
Stunky has a base stat total of 329, the 757th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 115th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Stunky as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Stunky is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Stunky vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 148 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Stunky | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 63 | 70 | -7 |
| Attack | 63 | 81 | -18 |
| Defense | 47 | 68 | -21 |
| Special Attack | 41 | 72 | -31 |
| Special Defense | 41 | 69 | -28 |
| Speed | 74 | 72 | +2 |
| Total | 329 | 432 | -103 |
Stunky appears in 19 games.
Every mainline release where Stunky is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Stunky.
Every main-series game Stunky is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableTradeNot in the game
- ScarletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Three, Area Five
- WildWest Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- VioletTrade
- TradeUnion Circle
- TradeTera Raid Battle Search (2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 3, Dappled Grove, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Cap
- RaidEast Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- WildRoutes 206, 214, 221
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Spacious Cave, Riverbank Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining Strength)
- Shining PearlTrade
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Scarlet Bog, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: near Ancient Quarry, near Celestica Trail, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 11
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildHidden Grotto (any) (During special Funfest mission)
- White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- DiamondObtainable
- WildRoutes 206, 214, 221
- PearlTrade
- Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Legends: Arceus and Scarlet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Stunky appears in 6 episodes.
From DP036 (2007-05-31) through DP165 (2010-02-25).
TCG Pocket appearances
Stunky in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Stunky
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.