Dachsbun Best Moveset
Fairy at 115 Defense with AbilityWell Baked Body granting Fire immunity and healing 25% HP when hit by Fire. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureImpish creates a physical wall immune to Fire. The moveset absorbs Fire and physical damage while firing Fairy TermStab. 80 Attack and 95 Speed are serviceable. The Fire immunity transforms matchups against Fire-types.
Dachsbun saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). This was Dachsbun's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Wellbakedbody with Leftovers, favoring a Impish nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Dachsbun best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Play Rough
- Wish
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Dachsbun Weakness
Dachsbun's Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison and Steel. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. Dachsbun's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Dachsbun Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Dachsbun
Dragapult's Shadow Ball hits Dachsbun for 41-49%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dachsbun View Dragapult builds →U Turn5-7% Shadow Ball41-49% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dachsbun View Cinderace builds →U Turn7-8% Sucker Punch7-8% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dachsbun View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed20-24% Earthquake25-30% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWeakarmor ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dachsbun View Ceruledge builds →Shadow Sneak9-11% Poltergeist24-29% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dachsbun View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off12-14% Stone Edge38-45% | ||
Evolution
Dachsbun is the evolved form of Fidough. Breeding produces Fidough eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Fidough gave Dachsbun the biggest boost in Defense (+45), bringing the total to 477 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Dachsbun
decent spawn rates across 14 locations for Dachsbun in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Dachsbun in SV
The path to Dachsbun starts with Fidough at Lv. 5-44 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FidoughEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%The Pokémon League - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%- Step 2Dachsbun ✓East Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%The Pokémon League - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%or evolve from Fidough (Step 1)
Dachsbun isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Fidough from Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Fidough to Dachsbun is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Dachsbun in LZA
- Step 1Obtain FidoughCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · East Province (Area Three), then trade to the current game via link cable.
- Step 2Dachsbun ✓
Base Stats
Dachsbun's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Atk trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The pleasant aroma that emanates from this Pokémon’s body helps wheat grow, so Dachsbun has been treasured by farming villages.
Dachsbun Guide
Dachsbun has a 477 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a support. Base 115 Defense is where it shines.
Watch for Roserade (Poison) and Ferrothorn (Steel) when using Dachsbun. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Well Baked Body immune to Fire-type moves, and Defense is sharply boosted. That's the one you want on Dachsbun. Aroma Veil is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Dachsbun fills the support role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Bodypress, Play Rough, Wish, and Protect on Dachsbun. Bodypress is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Dachsbun has appeared in 2 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves