Skuntank
Skuntank is a Poison/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0435 |
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| 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.
Evolution chart
Skuntank changes
- In Generation 4, Skuntank has a base experience yield of 209.
- In Generations 4-7, Skuntank has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | It sprays a vile-smelling fluid from the tip of its tail to attack. Its range is over 160 feet. |
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| 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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Skuntank does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Skuntank cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Skuntank learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Poison Gas | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Smokescreen | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| 15 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 27 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 30 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 33 | Memento | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 38 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Belch | Poison | 120 | 90 | |
| 48 | Explosion | Normal | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Fire | 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.
Moves learnt by TM
Skuntank is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Skuntank sprites
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Where to find Skuntank
| Diamond | Route 221, 225 |
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| 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 Legends: Z-A |
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 |
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| 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

