Shadow Skuntank

Shadow Skuntank is a Poison- and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Skuntank has a maximum CP of 2,666. It is weak to Ground-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Skuntank is Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb.

Shadow 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

1347 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1010 CP

Shadow Skuntank's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Poison-type

Dark-type

Great League

Ultra League

Shadow Skuntank Type Chart

Shadow Skuntank takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Shadow Skuntank takes reduced damage from:

Dark62.5%

Ghost62.5%

Grass62.5%

Poison62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Shadow Skuntank best moveset

Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb

Poison Jab

Sludge Bomb

The best Poison-type moveset for Shadow Skuntank is Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb (13.95 DPS, 219.7 TDO). In raids, Shadow Skuntank ranks #19 among Poison-type attackers (A Tier).

10 of 10 matches

Data table

1.	Poison Jab	Sludge Bomb	12.07	13.95	219.7
2.	Bite	Sludge Bomb	11.77	13.60	214.1
3.	Poison Jab	Crunch	10.45	12.08	190.3
4.	Bite	Crunch	10.30	11.91	187.6
5.	Poison Jab	Flamethrower	10.30	11.90	187.4
6.	Poison Jab	Trailblaze	10.30	11.90	187.4
7.	Bite	Flamethrower	10.06	11.63	183.1
8.	Bite	Trailblaze	10.06	11.63	183.1

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Fast Attacks

Bite640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 2
Energy 4

Effects
Bite has no special effects.
See Bite details page ↗
Poison Jab1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.4s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 7
Energy 7

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

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	2
Energy	4

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.4s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	7

Charged Attacks

Crunch65333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Crunch details page ↗
Flamethrower65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Flamethrower has no special effects.
See Flamethrower details page ↗
Trailblaze65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Trailblaze details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Sludge Bomb85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

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

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	45

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.9s

Damage	65
Energy	45

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

More information

The following chart shows Shadow Skuntank's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Skuntank has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Skuntank CP Chart

At level 50, Shadow Skuntank can reach 2,666 CP. The raid CP range is 1,223 to 1,347 without a weather boost or 1,529 to 1,684 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 958 to 1,010 CP.

Max CP	2666 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	958 CP - 1010 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1278 CP - 1347 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1223 CP - 1347 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1529 CP - 1684 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	33 CP	2	104 CP	3	175 CP
4	246 CP	5	318 CP	6	389 CP
7	460 CP	8	531 CP	9	602 CP
10	674 CP	11	741 CP	12	808 CP
13	876 CP	14	943 CP	15	1010 CP
16	1078 CP	17	1145 CP	18	1213 CP
19	1280 CP	20	1347 CP	21	1415 CP
22	1482 CP	23	1550 CP	24	1617 CP
25	1684 CP	26	1752 CP	27	1819 CP
28	1887 CP	29	1954 CP	30	2021 CP
31	2055 CP	32	2089 CP	33	2122 CP
34	2156 CP	35	2190 CP	36	2224 CP
37	2257 CP	38	2291 CP	39	2325 CP
40	2358 CP	41	2388 CP	42	2418 CP
43	2449 CP	44	2479 CP	45	2510 CP
46	2541 CP	47	2572 CP	48	2603 CP
49	2634 CP	50	2666 CP

More 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Skuntank

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

Poison

Dark

More 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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#435
Height	1 m
Weight	38 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	6%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Stunky	50 Candy	Skuntank

Stunky evolves into Skuntank which costs 50 Candy.

Shadow Skuntank family

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

How to purify Shadow Skuntank

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Shadow Skuntank Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Skuntank from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Skuntank in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Skuntank

Shadow Skuntank high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Wallpaper

Shadow Skuntank Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Diamond	It sprays a vile-smelling fluid from the tip of its tail to attack. Its range is over 160 feet.
Pearl	It sprays a stinky fluid from its tail. The fluid smells worse the longer it is allowed to fester.
Platinum, 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.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It attacks by spraying a repugnant fluid from its tail, but the stench dulls after a few squirts.
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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Skuntank in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Skuntank in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.95 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 219.7.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Skuntank’s strengths and weaknesses?

Poison and Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.

How does Shadow Skuntank perform in Raids?

Shadow Skuntank ranks #19 among Poison-type attackers (A Tier).

Shadow Skuntank ranks #81 among Dark-type attackers (C Tier).

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

Shadow Skuntank’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,358 CP and 2,666 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Skuntank be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Skuntank can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Skuntank Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Skuntank cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Skuntank?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow 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.

Shadow Skuntank Stats and Max CP

Shadow Skuntank's Tier Ranking

Shadow Skuntank Type Chart

Shadow Skuntank takes increased damage from:

Shadow Skuntank takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Poison

Dark

Evolution Chart

Shadow Skuntank family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Skuntank

Shadow Skuntank high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Skuntank in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Skuntank’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Skuntank perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Skuntank be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Skuntank Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Skuntank?

Overview and stats

Shadow Skuntank Stats and Max CP

Shadow Skuntank's Tier Ranking

Shadow Skuntank Type Chart

Shadow Skuntank takes increased damage from:

Shadow Skuntank takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Poison

Dark

Evolution Chart

Shadow Skuntank family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Skuntank

Shadow Skuntank high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Skuntank in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Skuntank’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Skuntank perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Skuntank be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Skuntank Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Skuntank?