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Skuntank

SkuntankPoison Dark
  • cloudy
  • fog
Skuntank is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Skuntank is a Poison and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,358 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Cloudy and Fog weather. Its shiny form 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's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#266
PoisonPoison-type
#38
DarkDark-type
#134
Great LeagueGreat League
#343
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#209

Skuntank Type Chart

Skuntank takes increased damage from:Skuntank takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%

Skuntank takes reduced damage from:Skuntank takes reduced damage from:

DarkDark62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Skuntank best moveset

Moves

Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb

Poison
PoisonPoison Jab
PoisonSludge Bomb
Skuntank's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb, with 11.82 DPS and 223.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Skuntank ranks #38 (B Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.PoisonPoison JabPoisonSludge Bomb10.4711.82223.4
2.DarkBitePoisonSludge Bomb10.2511.58218.8
3.PoisonPoison JabDarkCrunch9.0110.18192.3
4.DarkBiteDarkCrunch8.9110.07190.4
5.PoisonPoison JabFireFlamethrower8.9110.06190.2
6.PoisonPoison JabGrassTrailblaze8.9110.06190.2
7.DarkBiteFireFlamethrower8.759.89186.9
8.DarkBiteGrassTrailblaze8.759.89186.9
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    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
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Jab1391.0s
    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

  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    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 ↗
  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    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 ↗
  • GrassTrailblaze65502.0s
    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 Bomb85502.5s
    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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Skuntank's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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).

Skuntank CP Chart

CP Chart

Skuntank reaches a maximum of 2,358 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,278–1,347 CP, rising to 1,597–1,684 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 958–1,010 CP.

Max CPMax CP2358 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 guaranteed 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. CP Calculator

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

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 Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
StunkyStunky
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
SkuntankSkuntank
  • Stunky evolves into Skuntank which costs 50 Candy.

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 Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

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.

Power-Up Calculator

Skuntank family

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

StunkyStunky
SkuntankSkuntank
Shadow Stunky (Shadow)Shadow Stunky
Shadow Skuntank (Shadow)Shadow Skuntank

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
SkuntankSkuntankSkuntankScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSkuntankSkuntank
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

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Skuntank

Skuntank high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Skuntank. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Skuntank Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

SkuntankSkuntankSkuntankSkuntank

Skuntank Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondIt sprays a vile-smelling fluid from the tip of its tail to attack. Its range is over 160 feet.
PearlIt sprays a stinky fluid from its tail. The fluid smells worse the longer it is allowed to fester.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It attacks by spraying a horribly smelly fluid from the tip of its tail. Attacks from above confound it.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt attacks by spraying a repugnant fluid from its tail, but the stench dulls after a few squirts.
X, Omega RubyIt sprays a vile-smelling fluid from the tip of its tail to attack. Its range is over 160 feet.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt sprays a stinky fluid from its tail. The fluid smells worse the longer it is allowed to fester.
SwordIn 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.
ShieldIt 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.
Legends: ArceusSprays a poisonous fluid to take down prey. Sometimes, unable to stomach the stench of its own fluid, it leaves the bested prey uneaten.

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 11.822 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 223.403.

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 B-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #38 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Skuntank rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Skuntank is a D-Tier Dark-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

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, Mega Greninja, 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.