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Skuntank

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Skuntank

#435 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Skunk Pokémon

Skuntank sprite

Normal

Shiny Skuntank sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

HeartGold

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

SoulSilver

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

Details

Types

PoisonDark

Category

Skunk Pokémon

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

38 kg (83.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0435

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Skuntank, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Immune to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 HP
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
209

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,355 nominal steps)

Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Stunky

Stunky

#434

Level 34

Skuntank

Skuntank

#435

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
HeartGold
5%
SoulSilver
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.

StartFocus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.

StartPoison GasPoisonStatus-5540

A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the foe’s face. It may poison the target.

4Poison GasPoisonStatus-5540

A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the foe’s face. It may poison the target.

7ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.

10Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

14SmokescreenNormalStatus-10020

The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the foe’s accuracy.

18FeintNormalPhysical5010010

An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

22SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

27ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

32Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

34FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.

42MementoDarkStatus-10010

The user faints upon using this move. In return, it sharply lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk.

52ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Variable

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM49SnatchDarkStatus--10

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

Learn these moves before evolving. Egg, tutor and special reward origins are labeled; individual availability does not guarantee every four-move combination.
Source
Class
Description
-Prior evolution: eggAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

-Prior evolution: eggCrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

-Prior evolution: eggDouble-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

-Prior evolution: eggHazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

-Prior evolution: eggLeerNormalStatus-10030

The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.

-Prior evolution: eggPunishmentDarkPhysical-1005

This attack’s power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes.

-Prior evolution: eggPursuitDarkPhysical4010020

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.

-Prior evolution: eggScary FaceNormalStatus-9010

The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.

-Prior evolution: eggSmogPoisonSpecial207020

The foe is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.

These moves come from the labeled gift, trade or historical distribution. Pokéwalker courses require the matching unlocked course and encounter; Fly and Surf Pikachu are separate rewards. Imported Defog requires Diamond, Pearl or Platinum; it is not an HGSS TM/HM.
Source
Class
Description
-Imported from Diamond, Pearl or PlatinumDefogFlyingStatus--15

It reduces the foe’s evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Stench

Ability Slot 1

The stench helps keep wild Pokémon away.

Halves the wild encounter rate while this Pokémon leads the party. No effect in battle.

Aftermath

Ability Slot 2

Damages the foe landing the finishing hit.

Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

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