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Skuntank Team Builder

Skuntank is a Gen 4 Poison / Dark Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a wall or coverage option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Skuntank, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Skuntank at a glance

Generation

Gen 4

Types

Poison / Dark

Roles

Wall, Coverage

Base stat total

479

Species

Skuntank

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

9

Skuntank brings a Poison/Dark typing and a 479 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Ground hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Skuntank's weaknesses

Ground

What Skuntank resists

GrassPoisonGhostDark

Immune to

Psychic

Where you can use Skuntank

Pokemon ShowdownPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Skuntank, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White.
  • 9 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Skuntank

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Skuntank's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Smoliv Pokemon team builder artworkSmolivresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressureDolliv Pokemon team builder artworkDollivresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressureArboliva Pokemon team builder artworkArbolivaresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds normal pressureSquawkabilly Green Plumage Pokemon team builder artworkSquawkabilly Green Plumageimmune to ground - adds normal pressure - adds flying pressureWattrel Pokemon team builder artworkWattrelimmune to ground - adds electric pressure - adds flying pressureKilowattrel Pokemon team builder artworkKilowattrelimmune to ground - adds electric pressure - adds flying pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Skuntank

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to ground.
  • Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.