Pokemon Scarlet/Violetincludes numerous Pokemon from previous generations in Paldea, and one of these happens to be Stantler, a Normal-type Pokemon from the Johto Region. Unfortunately, its mediocre base stats and learnset made it unreliable in the eyes of many competitive trainers. However, some trainers would disagree and say Stantler is a decent Pokemon and fully capable of battling when used properly.
InPokemon Legends: Arceus, Stantler gained an evolution in the form of Normal/Psychic-type, Wyrdeer. Trainers were given a Ride Wyrdeer, but if they wanted one for battling, they’d need to go out and catch their own. Despite being a Gen 8 Pokemon, getting a Wyrdeer in Gen 9’sScarlet/Violetis not as simple as evolving Stantler inLegends: Arceus.
Updated July 04, 2025 by Renri Seong:Now thatPokemon Scarlet/Violetis compatible withPokemon HOME, players can transfer Pokemon fromLegends: Arceus,Sword/Shield, and more. WhenScarlet/Violetwas first released, Hisuian-exclusive Pokemon such as Wyrdeer were unobtainable. This is due to Wyrdeer’s evolution requirements, which are impossible to “obtain” outside ofLegends: Arceus. Now that Wydeer can be transferred, players may want to make room for it in their team. The following guide has been updated to include detailed information on getting Stantler and Wyrdeer inScarlet/Violet.
How to Catch Stantler
Stantler can be found inPokemon Scarlet & Violetat:
It also has the chance of appearing as a3-star Tera Raid boss. 3-star Tera Raids are unlocked once players obtainthree Gym Badges. In addition, Pokemon found in 3-star Raids may have their Hidden Ability.
Fortunately, there are two fixed spawns guarantee a Stantler encounter. Both of these lie to thesouth of the eastern bridge out of Mesagoza. The best spot to find Stantler is the rocky bridge that links Area Five to Area Three. Trainers can run back and forth across the bridge to spawn more into existence (refer to above image for the exact location).
If players purchased theexpansion pass, they can find Stantler in Kitakami (Teal Mask) at the following locations:
The Stantlers in Kitakami will bearound level 14, but if players are going to Kitakamiduring the postgame/after “The Way Home” main quest, its level will beelevatedtoaroundlevel 58. The only exception to this rule are the Stantlers in the Timeless Woods.Unlike the rest of Kitakami, Timeless Woods Pokemon are always at ahigher level, aroundmid-50seven if players haven’t unlocked the postgame.
Can You Get Wyrdeer in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?
Trainers won’t be able to get Wydeerunless they evolve their Stantler inLegends: Arceusortrade with someone who has a Wyrdeer. InPokemon Legends: Arceus, Stantler could evolve into Wyrdeer after it used the movePsyshield Bash20x in theAgile Style. Since Agile and Strong Styles do not exist inScarlet/Violet’s gameplay,it’s impossible to evolve Stantler in Paldea.
Furthermore, Stantlercannot learn Psyshield Bash by leveling up in Gen 9. The only way to get a Stantler with Psyshield Bash is to transfer a Stantler fromLegends: Arceus, or use a Mirror Herb and have it learn the move from a Wyrdeer inScarlet/Violet, which ultimately defeats the purpose since the goal is togetWyrdeer.
How to Evolve Scarlet/Violet Stantler in Legends: Arceus (How to Get Wyrdeer)
IfScarlet/Violetplayers intend on evolving their own Stantler, they’re going to need a copy ofLegends: Arceus. Here’s what to do:
*When using Agile Style Psyshield Bash, it’s recommended to go to an area that haslower-level Pokemon, such as theObsidian FieldlandsorCrimson Mirelands. This will give Stantler more of a chance to use its attack without the risk of being KO’d.
If players don’t care about their Stantler/Wyrdeer’s Trainer ID, then they can just catch and evolve a Stantler (or catch Wyrdeer in a massive mass outbreak) inLegends: Arceusand transfer it toScarlet/Violetusing steps 8-11.
Be warned that this method will classify Stantler/Wyrdeer as a “Traded Pokemon,” meaning it won’t obey theScarlet/Violettrainer if they don’t have enough Gym Badges. However, since Stantler gains move mastery for Psyshield Bash atlevel 31, it’s not a bad idea for trainers to haveat least 4 Gym Badgesjust to be safe.
Trading for Wyrdeer
IfScarlet/Violetplayers prefer to trade to get Wyrdeer, they can do so bysetting up a Link Codeorjoining someone else’s Union Circle.Any online featuresrequire aNintendo Online Membership Subscription. Anindividualmembership is priced at the following:
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