Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Stunfisk
Say it: STU-nfi-sk
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Stunfisk is the Trap Pokémon — Ground and Electric. In Pokémon GO it is a Ground/Electric attacker and Great League staple with Mud Shot / Thunder Shock + Mud Bomb / Discharge / Muddy Water. Ground helps against Fire, Electric, Poison, and Rock; Electric helps against Water and Flying. Water, Grass, Ice, and Ground punish it. Galarian Stunfisk is a separate Ground / Steel form.
Say it: STU-nfi-sk
Stunfisk (#618) is a Ground / Electric Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Ground/Electric attacker and PvP pick with Mud Shot / Thunder Shock + Mud Bomb / Discharge / Muddy Water. Against Stunfisk, lead with Water, Grass, Ice, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Stunfisk is a Ground / Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0618. Electric counters dominate Water raids — pair with weather when possible.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Mud Shot + Mud Bomb / Discharge is the usual kit for PvP and raids. Shadow Stunfisk is strong for Great League — remove Frustration before investing. Galarian Stunfisk (Ground / Steel) is the more common PvP pick — see its separate entry.
Type matchups
- Ground moves hit Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel hard.
- Electric moves hit Water and Flying hard.
When Stunfisk is your opponent, Water, Grass, Ice, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 144
- Defense
- 171
- Stamina
- 240
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Stunfisk’s always-available TM pool. Mud Shot + Mud Bomb covers most Great League needs.
Fast
- Mud Shot · Standard
Ground energy / default
- Thunder Shock · Standard
Electric energy
Charged
- Mud Bomb · Standard
Ground nuke / PvP
- Discharge · Standard
Electric nuke
- Muddy Water · Standard
Water coverage / debuff
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- thunder shock
- mud shot
Charged
- mud bomb
- discharge
- muddy water
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #54 of 954 · CP 1483
Thunder Shock + Mud Bomb
- Ultra League · rank #37 of 747 · CP 2445
Thunder Shock + Mud Bomb
- Master League · rank #339 of 1023 · CP 2445
Thunder Shock + Mud Bomb
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…ll Bubble Play Rough Hydro Pump GL classic; exceptional shield bait + nuke combo Galarian Stunfisk Mud Shot Rock Slide Earthquake GL safe switch; cheap Rock Slide baits shields reliably Po…
- Ch. 8: Team Building Strategies
…on Role Moveset Lead Azumarill Lead Bubble / Play Rough / Hydro Pump Safe Switch Galarian Stunfisk Pivot Mud Shot / Rock Slide / Earthquake Closer Medicham Closer Counter / Power- Up Punch…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).