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stoutland
Generation V · #0508 — Big-Hearted Pokémon
Stoutland, known as the Big-Hearted Pokémon, is a Normal-type Pokémon that debuted in Generation V and stands as the final evolution in the Lillipup line. With a base stat total of 500, Stoutland represents a well-rounded but offensively-focused canine companion, boasting an impressive Attack stat of 110 alongside respectable defenses of 90 in both categories. This intelligent and valiant Pokémon has earned a reputation as one of the most trustworthy and capable rescue Pokémon in existence, making it a preferred partner for search and rescue operations across multiple regions. Throughout its Pokédex entries across generations, Stoutland is consistently praised for its wisdom, good nature, and unwavering loyalty to humans, distinguishing it as far more than just another Normal-type.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
61.0kg
Category
Big-Hearted Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
gray
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.
Stoutland Biology & Physical Characteristics
Stoutland is a heavyset canine Pokémon characterized by its distinctive voluminous facial plumes of cream-colored fur with white tips that frame its nearly hidden eyes and extend along much of its body. Its face features a pronounced three-pointed crest and tufty ears with dark blue interiors, while its stout body is covered in shaggy fur that transitions from dark blue along the back to grayish-blue toward the legs. Each of its four paws displays three toes with white claws and blue paw pads, while its face and paws are light brown in coloration. The most remarkable biological feature of Stoutland is its extraordinarily thick fur coat, which provides exceptional insulation against freezing temperatures. This thermal protection is so effective that being wrapped in its long fur is comfortable enough for a person to survive an entire night on a wintry mountain without additional shelter, making historical records indicate that every household in cold regions once kept a Stoutland for warmth during harsh seasons.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Stoutland Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Stoutland maintains an equal gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female, allowing for flexible breeding in either direction. The species belongs to the Field Egg Group, which encompasses a diverse range of mammalian and canine Pokémon, providing breeders with various compatible partners for generating competitive offspring or collecting specific movesets. With a base happiness value of 70 in Generations V through VII (reduced to 50 in later generations), Stoutland hatchlings start with reasonable friendship toward their trainers, though dedicated trainers can increase this through care and bonding activities. The species requires 15 egg cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps of travel for an egg to produce a Lillipup, the first-stage form of the evolution line. Stoutland's Medium Slow growth rate means that reaching maximum level 100 takes considerable time investment compared to faster-growing Pokémon, but this moderate progression allows for steady stat development that rewards dedicated trainers.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
tm05
gold silver
tm05
crystal
tm05
diamond pearl
tm05
black white
tm05
platinum
tm05
heartgold soulsilver
tm05
firered leafgreen
tm05
black 2 white 2
tm05
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm05
x y
tm05
xd
tm05
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
ultra sun ultra moon
tm05
sun moon
+590 more TMs/HMs
stoutland's Evolution Chain
Stoutland Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Stoutland represents the final stage of a three-stage evolution line beginning with Lillipup, which evolves into Herdier at level 16 and then into Stoutland at level 32. The evolution from Herdier to Stoutland marks a significant increase in physical bulk and Attack power, transforming the already sturdy intermediate form into a formidable defensive and offensive force. Upon evolution to Stoutland, the Pokémon gains notably increased HP (85), Attack (110), and Defense (90) stats, solidifying its role as a balanced physical attacker. The evolutionary line shows consistent growth in these physical attributes, with each stage becoming progressively larger and more imposing, though maintaining the characteristic noble appearance of the Lillipup family. Unlike many Normal-type Pokémon, Stoutland does not receive a Mega Evolution form, instead relying on its base stat distribution and movepool to remain competitive across multiple generations of Pokémon games.
Where to Find
cold storage
unova
+1 more
unova route 10
unova
+5 more
p2 laboratory
unova
+5 more
unova route 2
unova
+1 more
unova route 3
unova
+1 more
unova route 1
unova
+1 more
Stoutland Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Stoutland possesses an intelligent, good-natured, and valiant disposition that makes it an exceptionally reliable companion and trusted partner on rescue teams. Its primary behavioral trait involves rescuing humans stranded in mountains during blizzards or lost at sea, demonstrating remarkable heroism and competence in emergency situations. Moon-version Pokédex entries emphasize that Stoutland inspires such confidence through its wisdom that there is no concern it would ever attack people, and some parents even trust it to babysit their children without hesitation. The species shows genuine enjoyment in living alongside humans, with documented cases of even wild-caught Stoutland warming up to people within approximately three days. Interestingly, in the Alola region, Stoutland serves a unique ecological niche as a Ride Pokémon called Stoutland Search, utilized to locate hidden items through its keen senses, though Stoutland in Alola appear somewhat uncomfortable in the warmer tropical climate despite their thick coats.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
It rescues people stranded by blizzards in the mountains. Its shaggy fur shields it from the cold.
Being wrapped in its long fur is so comfortable that a person would be fine even overnight on a wintry mountain.
This extremely wise Pokémon excels at rescuing people stranded at sea or in the mountains.
Generation VI
It rescues people stranded by blizzards in the mountains. Its shaggy fur shields it from the cold.
Being wrapped in its long fur is so comfortable that a person would be fine even overnight on a wintry mountain.
It rescues people stranded by blizzards in the mountains. Its shaggy fur shields it from the cold.
Being wrapped in its long fur is so comfortable that a person would be fine even overnight on a wintry mountain.
Generation VII
Intelligent, good-natured, and valiant, it’s a trustworthy partner on rescue teams.
It pays no mind to the cold, thanks to its long warm coat. Stoutland in Alola look a little uncomfortable.
With this wise Pokémon, there could be no concern that it would ever attack people. Some parents even trust it to babysit.
Its fur is long and thick. A long time ago in cold regions, every household kept a Stoutland.
Generation VIII
These Pokémon seem to enjoy living with humans. Even a Stoutland caught in the wild will warm up to people in about three days.
Stoutland is immensely proud of its impressive moustache. It’s said that moustache length is what determines social standing among this species.
Stoutland Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Stoutland combines 'stout,' referring to the Pokémon's sturdy and heavyset build, with 'land,' emphasizing its terrestrial and rescue-oriented nature. The Japanese name, Mooland (ムーランド), derives from 'moo' (likely referencing dog sounds or a Saint Bernard-inspired aesthetic) and 'land.' Stoutland's design is heavily inspired by Saint Bernard dogs, large rescue and avalanche-trained canines renowned for their role in mountain rescue operations, complete with characteristic facial fur and impressive bulk. The voluminous facial plumes and mustache that Stoutland prominently displays are deliberately designed to resemble the flowing coats of luxury dog breeds, and according to Shield-version Pokédex entries, Stoutland is immensely proud of its impressive mustache, with moustache length reportedly determining social standing among the species. This design philosophy perfectly encapsulates the Pokémon's identity as a noble, heroic, and dignified rescuer Pokémon that combines practical functionality with aesthetic grandeur.
Learnable Moves
Stoutland can learn 61 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| odor sleuth | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Stoutland Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Stoutland occupies a niche as a physical attacker with solid defensive coverage, relying on its base 110 Attack stat combined with respectable defenses of 90 in both Defense and Special Defense categories. Its available abilities provide distinct strategic options: Intimidate reduces an opponent's Attack upon entry, providing immediate defensive utility; Sand Rush doubles Speed during sandstorm conditions, enabling Stoutland to pivot into weather-dependent teams; and its Hidden Ability Scrappy allows Normal and Fighting-type moves to hit Ghost-type Pokémon, which normally provides complete immunity. The movepool includes strong physical options such as Close Combat, Play Rough, Crunch, and Wild Charge, alongside utility moves like Swords Dance for setup and Trick Room for team support. However, Stoutland faces significant competitive limitations due to its slow Speed tier of 80 and poor Special Attack of 45, meaning it struggles against faster threats and cannot effectively utilize special moves, relegating it primarily to lower-tier competitive formats where its defensive qualities and Attack power provide more meaningful contributions.
Commonly Asked Questions About Stoutland
What type is Stoutland?
Stoutland is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Stoutland evolve from?
Stoutland evolved from herdier that evolved from lillipup.
What are Stoutland's weaknesses?
Stoutland is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Stoutland?
Stoutland can be found in cold storage (unova), unova route 10 (unova) and p2 laboratory (unova) and 3 other locations.
Stoutland Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Stoutland has achieved notable cultural prominence as a symbol of heroic rescue and unwavering loyalty throughout the Pokémon franchise, particularly in Generation V games where it features prominently in stories emphasizing its rescue capabilities. The species has appeared in the anime series in significant roles, demonstrating its intelligence and bond with trainers who appreciate its noble character. In Pokémon Masters Animated Trailers, Stoutland receives special attention that underscores its importance within the franchise's narrative canon. The iconic design of Stoutland—particularly its impressive mustache and flowing coat—has made it visually distinctive enough to be instantly recognizable, and it has become a fan-favorite among players who value competent, loyal companion Pokémon with character depth. The Pokémon's consistent portrayal as trustworthy and excellent with children across multiple Pokédex entries has solidified its image as the ideal family Pokémon, contributing to its enduring popularity despite not receiving major mechanical updates or Mega Evolutions in later generations.
Where to Find Stoutland in Every Pokémon Game
Stoutland can be obtained through evolution of Herdier at level 32, which itself requires evolving a Lillipup beginning at level 16, making Stoutland accessible relatively early in most mainline games where the line appears. The species has been distributed across numerous generations and regions, appearing in Black and White as part of the native Unova Pokédex, Black 2 and White 2, and subsequent generations including the Alola region in Sun/Moon and Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. In Isle of Armor DLC content for Pokémon Sword and Shield, Stoutland receives updated movepool options and availability for competitive players. The species also appears in Pokémon GO as a raid-capable Pokémon and can be encountered through standard encounters. A capture rate of 45 makes Stoutland moderately difficult to catch in the wild, though trainers who evolve from Lillipup avoid this concern entirely. Its base experience yield of 225 (adjusted to 221 in Generation V) provides reasonable training progression, and with its accessible evolution requirements and availability across multiple game generations, Stoutland remains one of the more readily obtainable Normal-type Pokémon for trainers seeking a reliable companion.