Skuntank

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Skuntank is a Poison and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Poison and Dark-type Pokémon, Skuntank is weak to Ground-type moves.

Skuntank's maximum Combat Power stat is 2666 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb. Skuntank encounters are boosted during Cloudy and Fog weather. Shiny Skuntank is available! ✨

Skuntank Stats and Max CP

184 ATK
132 DEF
230 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2666 CP
Lvl 40
2358 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1684 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1347 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1010 CP

Skuntank Type Chart

Skuntank takes increased damage from:Skuntank takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Ground
Skuntank takes reduced damage from:Skuntank takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Dark
  • Ghost
  • Grass
  • Poison
  • Psychic

Moves Analysis

Moves

Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb

Skuntank's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb, with 11.01 DPS and 184.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Skuntank ranks #41 (C Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Bomb 11.01184.99.59
      2.DarkBite PoisonSludge Bomb 10.80181.49.41
      3.PoisonPoison Jab DarkCrunch 9.53160.08.30
      4.DarkBite DarkCrunch 9.45158.68.22
      5.PoisonPoison Jab FireFlamethrower 9.42158.18.20
      6.PoisonPoison Jab GrassTrailblaze 9.42158.18.20
      7.DarkBite FireFlamethrower 9.28155.88.08
      8.DarkBite GrassTrailblaze 9.28155.88.08
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Skuntank's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Skuntank's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Skuntank has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison JabDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy7

        Effects
        Poison Jab has no special effects.
        See Poison Jab details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • DarkCrunchDamage65Energy33Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Crunch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Crunch details page ↗
      • FireFlamethrowerDamage65Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flamethrower has no special effects.
        See Flamethrower details page ↗
      • GrassTrailblazeDamage65Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Trailblaze
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Trailblaze details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge BombDamage85Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗

      Skuntank in the meta

      Skuntank in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      PoisonPoison-type Attacker
      DarkDark-type Attacker

      Recommended moves

      Not yet analysed, come back soon!

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Great LeagueGreat League
      Ultra LeagueUltra League

      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#435
      Height1 m
      Weight38 kg
      RegionGeneration 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Skuntank family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Skuntank in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Stunky Pokémon GOStunky
      Skuntank Pokémon GOSkuntank
      Shadow Stunky Pokémon GOShadow Stunky
      Shadow Skuntank Pokémon GOShadow Skuntank
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Skuntank scaled to 0.538235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Skuntank scaled to 0.5441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Skuntank scaled to 0.8382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSkuntank scaled to 1.1323529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Skuntank scaled to 1.161764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.49 m0.5 m1 m1.5 m1.55 m

      Skuntank's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.55 m, with the average being 1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Skuntank in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.49 m0.5 m
      1′07″1′08″
      XS0.5 m1 m
      1′08″3′03″
      M0.75 m1.25 m
      2′06″4′01″
      XL1.25 m1.5 m
      4′01″4′11″
      XXL1.5 m1.55 m
      4′11″5′01″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability20.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Skuntank CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Skuntank's has 2666 max CP (at Level 50). A Skuntank obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1278 CP to 1347 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1597 CP to 1684 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Skuntank can be found in the 958 CP to 1010 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2666 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch958 CP - 1010 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1278 CP - 1347 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1278 CP - 1347 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1597 CP - 1684 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Skuntank Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      133 CP2104 CP3175 CP
      4246 CP5318 CP6389 CP
      7460 CP8531 CP9602 CP
      10674 CP11741 CP12808 CP
      13876 CP14943 CP151010 CP
      161078 CP171145 CP181213 CP
      191280 CP201347 CP211415 CP
      221482 CP231550 CP241617 CP
      251684 CP261752 CP271819 CP
      281887 CP291954 CP302021 CP
      312055 CP322089 CP332122 CP
      342156 CP352190 CP362224 CP
      372257 CP382291 CP392325 CP
      402358 CP412388 CP422418 CP
      432449 CP442479 CP452510 CP
      462541 CP472572 CP482603 CP
      492634 CP502666 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Skuntank

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Skuntank's Poison and Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Skuntank.

      Poison Poison

      Dark Dark

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Skuntank Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Skuntank Candy296 Skuntank Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Skuntank Candy10 Skuntank Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Skuntank Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Skuntank Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Skuntank Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Skuntank Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Skuntank Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Skuntank Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Skuntank Candy-

      Skuntank Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Skuntank from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Skuntank in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Skuntank Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Skuntank Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Skuntank Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Skuntank Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Skuntank Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Skuntank Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Skuntank Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Skuntank Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Skuntank Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Skuntank Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Skuntank Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Skuntank Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Skuntank Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Skuntank Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Skuntank Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Skuntank Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Skuntank Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Skuntank Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Skuntank Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Skuntank Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Skuntank Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Skuntank Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Skuntank Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Skuntank Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Skuntank Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Skuntank Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Skuntank Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Skuntank Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Skuntank Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Skuntank Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Skuntank Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Skuntank Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Skuntank Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Skuntank Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Skuntank Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Skuntank Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Skuntank Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Skuntank Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Skuntank Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Skuntank Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Skuntank Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Skuntank Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Skuntank Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Skuntank Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Skuntank Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Skuntank Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Skuntank Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Skuntank Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Skuntank Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Skuntank Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Skuntank Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Skuntank Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Skuntank Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Skuntank Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Skuntank Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Skuntank Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Skuntank Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Skuntank Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Skuntank Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Skuntank Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Skuntank Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Skuntank Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Skuntank Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Skuntank Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Skuntank Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Skuntank Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Skuntank Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Skuntank Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Skuntank Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Skuntank Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Skuntank Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Skuntank Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Skuntank Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Skuntank Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Skuntank Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Skuntank Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Skuntank Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Skuntank Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Skuntank Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Skuntank Candy XL280,000304 Skuntank Candy10 Skuntank Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Skuntank Candy XL290,000304 Skuntank Candy20 Skuntank Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Skuntank Candy XL301,000304 Skuntank Candy30 Skuntank Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Skuntank Candy XL312,000304 Skuntank Candy40 Skuntank Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Skuntank Candy XL323,000304 Skuntank Candy52 Skuntank Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Skuntank Candy XL334,000304 Skuntank Candy64 Skuntank Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Skuntank Candy XL346,000304 Skuntank Candy76 Skuntank Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Skuntank Candy XL358,000304 Skuntank Candy88 Skuntank Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Skuntank Candy XL370,000304 Skuntank Candy103 Skuntank Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Skuntank Candy XL382,000304 Skuntank Candy118 Skuntank Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Skuntank Candy XL395,000304 Skuntank Candy133 Skuntank Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Skuntank Candy XL408,000304 Skuntank Candy148 Skuntank Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Skuntank Candy XL421,000304 Skuntank Candy165 Skuntank Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Skuntank Candy XL434,000304 Skuntank Candy182 Skuntank Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Skuntank Candy XL448,000304 Skuntank Candy199 Skuntank Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Skuntank Candy XL462,000304 Skuntank Candy216 Skuntank Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Skuntank Candy XL476,000304 Skuntank Candy236 Skuntank Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Skuntank Candy XL490,000304 Skuntank Candy256 Skuntank Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Skuntank Candy XL505,000304 Skuntank Candy276 Skuntank Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Skuntank Candy XL520,000304 Skuntank Candy296 Skuntank Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Skuntank

      Skuntank high resolution sprites

      Skuntank Pokédex entries

      Sinnoh

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Skuntank’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Poison and Dark-type Pokémon, Skuntank is weak to Ground-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Skuntank in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Skuntank in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.014 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 184.893.

      How does Skuntank perform in Raids?

      Skuntank's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Skuntank rank as a Poison-type attacker?

      Skuntank is a C-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #41. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

      How does Skuntank rank as a Dark-type attacker?

      Skuntank is an F-Tier Dark-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Skuntank?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Skuntank: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, and Mega Malamar.

      What is Skuntank’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Skuntank’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2358 CP and 2666 CP at Level 50.

      Can Skuntank be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Skuntank can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Skuntank Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Skuntank cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.