Skuntank
#435 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Skuntank
The best moves for Skuntank are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Stunky family. Skuntank evolves from Stunky for 50 Candy.
Game images
Skuntank, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Skuntank is a Poison & Dark Pokémon which evolves from Stunky. It is weak to Ground moves. Skuntank's best moveset is Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 2,666.
About
"It sprays a stinky fluid from its tail. The fluid smells worse the longer it is allowed to fester."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 13 | 15.6 |
| Bite | 6 | 14.4 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Flamethrower | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
10.6 | 100% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
10.4 | 97% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Crunch
26 DPS
|
9.2 | 87% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Flamethrower
32.5 DPS
|
9.2 | 86% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Trailblaze
32.5 DPS
|
9.2 | 86% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
9.2 | 86% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Crunch
26 DPS
|
9.1 | 85% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Flamethrower
32.5 DPS
|
9 | 85% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Trailblaze
32.5 DPS
|
9 | 85% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
9 | 84% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
7.3 | 69% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
7.3 | 69% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Skuntank?
Skuntank is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Skuntank is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Mega Rayquaza.
The top Skuntank counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 82% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 80% | |
| Primal Groudon | 78% | |
| Groudon | 78% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 78% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
184 |
| Defense |
|
132 |
| Stamina |
|
230 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 193 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 38 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,010 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,347 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,021 |
|
Level 40 |
2,358 |
|
Level 50 |
2,666 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,684 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,190 |

