stunfisk

Stunfisk is a Ground/Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Ground/Electric

Abilities:

• Static: May paralyze opponents on contact
• Limber: Prevents paralysis
• Sand Veil (Hidden Ability): Boosts evasion in a sandstorm

Physical Characteristics:

• Stunfisk is a flat, fish-like Pokémon with a primarily brown body.
• It has a large, toothy grin and small, circular blue eyes.
• The edges of its flat body are lined with yellow, and it has a yellow tail with a similar pattern.
• Its body is adapted for living on the ocean floor, with a nearly two-dimensional shape that allows it to lie flat and remain inconspicuous.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Stunfisk can be found in various habitats but is most commonly seen in marshes and shallow coastal waters.
• It often buries itself in mud, waiting to ambush prey or surprise potential predators with an electric shock.
• Despite its shocking abilities, it is known for its rather laid-back and cheerful demeanor, even when threatened.

In Battle:

• Stunfisk is known for its defensive capabilities, possessing a high HP stat.
• Its unique typing gives it resistance against Electric-type moves and immunity to Ground-type moves.
• Notable moves include Discharge, Earth Power, and Muddy Water.
• It is particularly effective against Fire, Steel, and Flying types, but vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Grass types.

Evolution:

• Stunfisk does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon in its standard form.

Interesting Facts:

• Stunfisk is known as the "Trap Pokémon" due to its strategy of lying in wait for its prey, much like a trap.
• In the Galar region, Stunfisk has a unique Galarian form, which is Ground/Steel-type and resembles a bear trap.
• Galarian Stunfisk uses its metal-like appearance to lure in unsuspecting prey, snapping shut when they step on it.
• Its design is inspired by real-life flatfish, which use camouflage as a primary survival tactic.
• Despite its somewhat goofy appearance, Stunfisk's broad smile and flat shape have made it a favorite among some trainers for its quirky charm.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: Its skin is very hard, so it is unhurt even if stepped on by sumo wrestlers. It smiles when transmitting electricity.
• White: It conceals itself in the mud of the seashore. Then it waits. When prey touch it, it delivers a jolt of electricity.
• Black-2: When its opponent can’t be paralyzed, it contorts itself with unexpected speed and flops away.
• White-2: When its opponent can’t be paralyzed, it contorts itself with unexpected speed and flops away.
• X: Its skin is very hard, so it is unhurt even if stepped on by sumo wrestlers. It smiles when transmitting electricity.
• Y: It conceals itself in the mud of the seashore. Then it waits. When prey touch it, it delivers a jolt of electricity.
• Omega-Ruby: Its skin is very hard, so it is unhurt even if stepped on by sumo wrestlers. It smiles when transmitting electricity.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It conceals itself in the mud of the seashore. Then it waits. When prey touch it, it delivers a jolt of electricity.
• Sword: Thanks to bacteria that lived in the mud flats with it, this Pokémon developed the organs it uses to generate electricity.
• Shield: For some reason, this Pokémon smiles slightly when it emits a strong electric current from the yellow markings on its body.