Nintendo
Nintendo
Advertisement

Stantler (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Normal Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus it gained an evolution called Wyrdeer.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Stantler is a quadrupedal, caribou-like Pokémon. It has a tan pelt with a cream-colored belly and a few spots on its back. Its tail is large, short, and round, and each of its legs ends in a black hoof. It has a large, brown nose and a pair of pale cream-colored antlers, each with a black orb in the center. The shape of the antlers and the black orbs causes them to resemble eyes. Stantler can distort reality and create illusions with its antlers by subtly changing the flow of air around them. Staring into them creates an odd sensation, as if one is being sucked through them, and one may become so dizzy that it is impossible to stand. The orbs on the antlers have a pleasant scent, which can induce a bewildering effect on people. The orbs can also be ground into a powder that aids in sleeping.

Stantler's strange antlers were very valuable as works of art, and as such, the species was nearly hunted to extinction. Stantler live in herds in temperate, mountainous forests; these herds are sometimes led by a Wyrdeer. As shown in the anime, a baby Stantler that is separated from its herd and frightened will instinctively produce an illusion of a big, stampeding herd to scare away perceived threats. In the past, Stantler lived in tougher environments with more enemies, which strengthened its psychic powers and allowed it to evolve into Wyrdeer.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Stantler appears in Pokémon Gold and Silver, Crystal, Emerald, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White as standard wild encounters. In Pokémon Pearl and Platinum, Stantler can be encountered with Poké Radar. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it can be found in one of the Mirage Mountains found while soaring. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it gained an evolution called Wyrdeer.

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold The curved antlers subtly change the flow of air to create a strange space where reality is distorted.
Pokémon Silver Those who stare at its antlers will gradually lose control of their senses and be unable to stand.
Pokémon Crystal The round balls found on the fallen antlers can be ground into a powder that aids in sleeping.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Stantler's magnificent antlers were traded at high prices as works of art. As a result, this Pokémon was hunted close to extinction by those who were after the priceless antlers.
Pokémon Sapphire Stantler's magnificent antlers were traded at high prices as works of art. As a result, this Pokémon was hunted close to extinction by those who were after the priceless antlers.
Pokémon Emerald Stantler's magnificent antlers were once traded at high prices as works of art. As a result, this Pokémon was hunted close to extinction.
Pokémon FireRed Those who stare at its antlers will gradually lose control of their senses and be unable to stand.
Pokémon LeafGreen The curved antlers subtly change the flow of air to create a strange space where reality is distorted.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Pokémon Pearl Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Pokémon Platinum Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Pokémon HeartGold The curved antlers subtly change the flow of air to create a strange space where reality is distorted.
Pokémon SoulSilver Those who stare at its antlers will gradually lose control of their senses and be unable to stand.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Pokémon White Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Pokémon Black 2 Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Pokémon White 2 Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Pokémon Y The curved antlers subtly change the flow of air to create a strange space where reality is distorted.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Stantler's magnificent antlers were traded at high prices as works of art. As a result, this Pokémon was hunted close to extinction by those who were after the priceless antlers.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Stantler's magnificent antlers were traded at high prices as works of art. As a result, this Pokémon was hunted close to extinction by those who were after the priceless antlers.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Pokémon Shining Pearl Staring at its antlers creates an odd sensation as if one were being drawn into their centers.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Its strangely shaped antlers have the power to bewitch those who see them. Medicine made by grinding up the black orbs from fallen antlers is an effective treatment for insomnia.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet This Pokémon apparently used to live in much harsher environments, and thus it once had stronger psychic powers than it does now.
Pokémon Violet It's said that this Pokémon used to be stronger long ago when it had many enemies, and that it was even able to evolve under its own power.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Routes 36 and 37
Pokémon Silver
Routes 36 and 37
Pokémon Crystal
Route 37Night
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon Emerald
Safari Zone extension
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Pearl
Route 207 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Platinum
Route 207 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon HeartGold
Routes 36 and 37
Safari ZoneNight
Pokémon SoulSilver
Routes 36 and 37
Safari ZoneNight
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Abundant Shrine
Pokémon White
Abundant Shrine
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Mirage Mountain (west of Route 104)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Mountain (west of Route 104)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Trade
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Route 207 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Deertrack Heights, Wayward Wood
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
South Province: Area One, Area Three, Area Five
Pokémon Violet
South Province: Area One, Area Three, Area Five

Evolution[]

Stantler
Use Psyshield Bash
Agile Style at least 20 times in Hisui
Wyrdeer
PKMNSV234 PKMNSV899


Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 73
Attack 95
Defense 62
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 85
Total 465

Moveset[]

Main article: Stantler/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Gold
PKMNG234


Image Needed
File:PKMNG234-S.png

Silver
PKMNS234


Image Needed
File:PKMNS234-S.png

Crystal
Image Needed
File:PKMNC234.gif


Image Needed
File:PKMNC234-S.gif

Ruby Sapphire
Image Needed
File:PKMNRS234.png


Image Needed
File:PKMNRS234-S.png

Emerald
Image Needed
File:PKMNE234.gif


Image Needed
File:PKMNE234-S.gif

Fire Leaf
Image Needed
File:PKMNFRLG234.png


Image Needed
File:PKMNFRLG234-S.png

Diamond Pearl
PKMNDP234


Image Needed
File:PKMNDP234-S.png

Platinum
Image Needed
File:PKMNP234.png


Image Needed
File:PKMNP234-S.png

Heart Soul
PKMNHGSS234


Image Needed
File:PKMNHGSS234-S.png

Black White
PKMNBW234


Image Needed
File:PKMNBW234-S.png

Black 2 White 2
Image Needed
File:PKMNBW2234.png


Image Needed
File:PKMNBW2234-S.png

X Y
PKMNXY234


Image Needed
File:PKMNXY234-S.png

Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
PKMNBDSP234


Image Needed
File:PKMNBDSP234-S.png

Legends Arceus
Image Needed
File:PKMNPLA234.png


Image Needed
File:PKMNPLA234-S.png

Scarlet Violet
PKMNSV234


Image Needed
File:PKMNSV234-S.png


Trivia[]

  • Stantler is found on Johto Route 36, which leads to Violet City, the game counterpart of Nara, Japan, a city where many tame deer roam freely.
  • Nob Ogasawara, the translator of the Pokémon games to English, had suggested Scaribou for Stantler's English name, although it was not accepted by Nintendo of America.
Advertisement