Competitive Information for Galarian Stunfisk [Sword/Shield]
Ground / Steel
Abilities:
This Pokemon's types change to match the Terrain. Type reverts when Terrain ends.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Stunfisk-galar? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Stunfisk-Galar, a superb Pokémon known for its Ground and Steel typing! Stunfisk-Galar is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-typed attacks. Delve into Stunfisk-Galar's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Mimicry
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 224 Hp / 252 Atk / 32 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Crunch / Foul Play
- Metal Claw
- Rock Slide / Ice Fang
Prepare for single battles with Stunfisk as a top-notch Physical Sweeper. It's meant to overwhelm foes with forceful physical attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Stunfisk's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Stunfisk's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Mimicry, Stunfisk's types change to match the terrain. Type reverts when terrain ends. Rock Slide or Ice Fang are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Stunfisk's last move failed).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Stunfisk's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Ice Fang is a physical 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Mimicry
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 224 Hp / 252 SpA / 32 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Steel Beam / Flash Cannon
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Surf / Scald
Ready for single battles? Stunfisk is an astounding Special Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with destructive special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Stunfisk's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Stunfisk's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mimicry, Stunfisk's types change to match the terrain. Type reverts when terrain ends.
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Stunfisk-galar? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mimicry
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 224 Hp / 252 Atk / 32 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Crunch / Foul Play
- Metal Claw
For those intense double battles, Stunfisk is a first-rate Physical Sweeper. It attempts to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Stunfisk's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Stunfisk's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mimicry, Stunfisk's types change to match the terrain. Type reverts when terrain ends.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Stunfisk's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Mimicry
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 224 Hp / 252 SpA / 32 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Steel Beam / Flash Cannon
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Surf / Scald
When it comes to double battles, Stunfisk shines as a phenomenal Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with intense special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Stunfisk's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Stunfisk's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mimicry, Stunfisk's types change to match the terrain. Type reverts when terrain ends.
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Stunfisk-galar can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Stunfisk-galar.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Stunfisk-galar can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Stunfisk-galar
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Scald, Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Stunfisk-galar's stats
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
Most notable and possible best moves for Stunfisk-galar
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Stealth Rock
Common Effort Values for Stunfisk-galar in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Stunfisk-galar's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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