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No. 0435 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Skuntank

The Skunk Pokémon

TL;DR. Skuntank is a poison/dark-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 479. It sprays a vile-smelling fluid from the tip of its tail to attack. Its range is over 160 feet.

Poison Dark

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

Height1.0 m

Weight38.0 kg

AbilitiesStench, Aftermath

HiddenKeen Eye

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 479. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 103

Attack 93

Defense 67

Sp. Attack 71

Sp. Defense 61

Speed 84

Total479

479 base stat total, the 424th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 67th among Poison-types.

103 base HP, Skuntank's strongest stat, ranking 13th of 148 Poison-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Skuntank 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, Skuntank reaches 2,358 CP at level 40 and 2,698 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack184

GO Defense132

GO Stamina230

Max CP (L40)2,358

Max CP (L50)2,666

Best buddy (L51)2,698

Raid catch CP 1,278–1,347 (L20). Weather boosted 1,597–1,684 (L25).

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Competitive

Skuntank in competitive play.

Skuntank is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #272 in the Great League.

Utility

Gunk Shot / Knock Off / Sucker Punch / Taunt

ItemRocky Helmet
AbilityAftermath
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Ghost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #272 83 score

Ultra League #164 84.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Skuntank.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Skuntank, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Skuntank?

Skuntank is a Poison/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Skuntank weak to?

Skuntank takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Skuntank resistant to?

Skuntank is immune to Psychic. It also resists Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark.

How does Skuntank evolve?

Skuntank evolves from Stunky (Level 34). Skuntank is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Skuntank from?

Skuntank was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0435.

What are Skuntank's base stats?

Skuntank has HP 103, Attack 93, Defense 67, Special Attack 71, Special Defense 61, and Speed 84. Total base stat total: 479.

What are Skuntank's abilities?

Skuntank can have the abilities Stench, Aftermath, plus the Hidden Ability Keen Eye.

Is Skuntank legendary or mythical?

No. Skuntank is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Skuntank's best stat?

Skuntank's highest base stat is HP at 103, which ranks 13th of 148 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Skuntank good?

Skuntank has a base stat total of 479, the 424th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 67th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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