Stantler are antlered Pokémon that are similar to real-life reindeer or caribou. These Pokémon are quadrupeds, with each leg ending in a black hoof. The pelt of a Stantler is a tan colour with a creamy belly and a few spots. They also have large, brown noses and a pair of pale cream antlers, each with a ball of black in the centre.
There is confusion whether the tail of a Stantler is cream or brown, since the art has differed this way between generations, however, the art from Pokémon HeartGold and Soulsilver depict Stantler with round tails, the same brown as their pelt.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Stantler can distort reality and create illusions with its antlers. Staring into them creates an odd sensation, as if one is being sucked through them, and one may become so dizzy it makes them impossible to stand.
Its strange antlers are very valuable artefacts that Pokémon hunters poach Stantler for. The species was nearly driven to the extinction for this.
In The Little Big Horn, Brock helped a baby Stantler reunite with its herd. A little while before that, Stantler created an illusion of a stampeding herd of Stantler in self defense, but it was later seen through by Brock.
In Different Strokes for Different Blokes, Ash got lost in a forest that contained many Stantler with his Turtwig. Some of the Stantler used Hypnosis on the two, giving them various hallucinations. Paul captured one of the Stantler but released it after deciding that it wasn't worthy for his team.
Stantler, the Big Horn Pokémon. The eye like shape at the base of its horn produce a pleasant odor and has a bewildering effect on anyone who smells it. It can also create startling realistic illusions by shaking its horns. Stantler form herds, and live in mountainous terrian.
In the manga
Pokémon Special
Stantler first appeared in Template:PSV under the ownership of Professor Oak, who used it often for transport during its appearances.
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.
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.
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In the older Sugimori artwork of Stantler, it is depicted with a white tail. However, only its third generation and Crystal sprites have it with a white tail.
In the newer artwork, however, it has a brown tail.
It appears to be based on a reindeer, since both the males and females have antlers.
Name origin
Stantler's name may be combination of stag and antler. Its Japanese name probably comes from 鹿威し shishiodoshi, which is a Japanese device traditionally used to scare deer and birds away from gardens.
In other languages
German: Damhirplex - From Damhirsch (fallow deer) and perplex (astonished).
French: Cerfrousse - From cerf (deer) and frousse (fright).
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Stantler images on Bulbagarden Archives.
