Skuntank pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
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Name origin

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

Pokedex data

National №	435
Type	Poison Dark
Species	Skunk Pokémon
Height	3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight	83.8 lbs (38.0 kg)
Abilities	Aftermath Stench Keen Eye (Dream World)
Local №	085 (Diamond, Pearl) 085 (Platinum)
Japanese	Sukatanku

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 HP
Catch rate	60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	209
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
				½			½	2		0			½		½

Skuntank stats

The base stats for Skuntank are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

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 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.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It attacks by spraying a repugnant fluid from its tail, but the stench dulls after a few squirts.

Evolution chart

#434
Stunky
Poison · Dark →
(Level 34)

#435
Skuntank
Poison · Dark

Skuntank learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
1	Poison Gas	Poison	Status	-	85
4	Poison Gas	Poison	Status	-	85
7	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
10	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
14	SmokeScreen	Normal	Status	-	100
18	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
22	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
27	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
32	Acid Spray	Poison	Special	40	100
34	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
41	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
51	Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
61	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100

Skuntank learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
1	Poison Gas	Poison	Status	-	85
4	Poison Gas	Poison	Status	-	85
7	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
10	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
14	SmokeScreen	Normal	Status	-	100
18	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
22	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
27	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
32	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
34	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
42	Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
52	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100

Other generations: IV V

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Skuntank learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Skuntank egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Smog	Poison	Special	20	70
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
Punishment	Dark	Physical	-	100
Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100
Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100

Skuntank learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Skuntank egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Smog	Poison	Special	20	70
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
Punishment	Dark	Physical	-	100

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Skuntank can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100

Skuntank can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Skuntank is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Skuntank is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Skuntank is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
95	Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95

Skuntank is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
49	Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
79	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Skuntank sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Skuntank

Pearl Diamond	Route 221, 225

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Skuntank

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Skuntank stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

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