Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Skuntank takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 546
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,347 CP
Skuntank moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite STAB | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Poison Jab builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Skuntank is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Skuntank
Use Skuntank against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Skuntank
- Evolve from
- Stunky · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Skuntank knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 58 | 2,038 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 58 | 2,207 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,310 | 1,381 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,629 | 1,718 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,310 | 1,381 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 990 | 1,044 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,310 | 1,381 |
Is Skuntank good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Skuntank has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (132 Defense / 230 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Skuntank deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 104 |
| Lv 3 | 175 |
| Lv 4 | 246 |
| Lv 5 | 318 |
| Lv 6 | 389 |
| Lv 7 | 460 |
| Lv 8 | 531 |
| Lv 9 | 602 |
| Lv 10 | 674 |
| Lv 11 | 741 |
| Lv 12 | 808 |
| Lv 13 | 876 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 943 |
| Lv 15 | 1,010 |
| Lv 16 | 1,078 |
| Lv 17 | 1,145 |
| Lv 18 | 1,213 |
| Lv 19 | 1,280 |
| Lv 20 | 1,347 |
| Lv 21 | 1,415 |
| Lv 22 | 1,482 |
| Lv 23 | 1,550 |
| Lv 24 | 1,617 |
| Lv 25 | 1,684 |
| Lv 26 | 1,752 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,819 |
| Lv 28 | 1,887 |
| Lv 29 | 1,954 |
| Lv 30 | 2,021 |
| Lv 31 | 2,055 |
| Lv 32 | 2,089 |
| Lv 33 | 2,122 |
| Lv 34 | 2,156 |
| Lv 35 | 2,190 |
| Lv 36 | 2,224 |
| Lv 37 | 2,257 |
| Lv 38 | 2,291 |
| Lv 39 | 2,325 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,358 |
| Lv 41 | 2,388 |
| Lv 42 | 2,418 |
| Lv 43 | 2,449 |
| Lv 44 | 2,479 |
| Lv 45 | 2,510 |
| Lv 46 | 2,541 |
| Lv 47 | 2,572 |
| Lv 48 | 2,603 |
| Lv 49 | 2,634 |
| Lv 50 | 2,666 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0435
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 38.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0435_POKEMON_SKUNTANK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Skuntank in Pokemon GO?
Skuntank's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Skuntank's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Skuntank takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Skuntank's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Skuntank reaches 2,666 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,358 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Skuntank?
A perfect 15/15/15 Skuntank shows 1,347 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,684 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Skuntank better than regular Skuntank?
Shadow Skuntank deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Skuntank in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Stunky (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Skuntank be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Skuntank depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.