Raw HP carries Dudunsparce's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Land Snake Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The gentle Dudunsparce will put Pokémon that wander into its nest onto its back and carry them to the entrance.
A recent study uncovered that the number of segments a Dudunsparce’s body has is determined by the Pokémon’s genes.
Type-wise, Dudunsparce takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Dudunsparce's overall bulk (125/80/75) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Torkoal's Eruption hits Dudunsparce for 56-66%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn10-11% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Torkoal builds →Eruption56-66% Heat Wave35-42% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityImmunity ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Gligar builds →Knock Off7-8% Earthquake16-19% U Turn7-9% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIllusion ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Zoroark builds →Dark Pulse52-61% Sludge Bomb39-46% Flamethrower39-46% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBigpecks ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Bombirdier builds →Knock Off17-20% | ||
Getting Dudunsparce requires knowing a specific move, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Dunsparce. Breed this form to get Dunsparce eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+30 over Dunsparce), and Dudunsparce peaks at 520 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dudunsparce to get Dunsparce eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Leftovers means passive recovery each turn, and max HP and Defense EVs give Dudunsparce the bulk to set up repeatedly. Rattled adds another layer of staying power. Roost keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Dudunsparce best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Boomburst
- Stealth Rock
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Body Slam
- Headbutt
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Stored Power
- Baton Pass
- Coil
- Boomburst
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Coil
- Headbutt
- Ancient Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Rock Slide
- Boomburst
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Dudunsparce can spread damage across 16 types, with Ground and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Dudunsparce tops out at low spawn rates across 2 locations in early-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Dudunsparce in Scarlet & Violet
To get Dudunsparce, start by catching Dunsparce through walking encounters at Lv. 15-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DunsparceThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.15-6012%EarlyThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.15-6012%EarlyCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water3%EarlyCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water3%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water3%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water3%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave3%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave3%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave3%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave3%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave3%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave3%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest3%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest3%EarlyTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest3%EarlyTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest3%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyAsado Desert - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Desert2%EarlyAsado Desert - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Desert2%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyThe Pokémon League - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-402%EarlyThe Pokémon League - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-402%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%Early
Step 2Dudunsparce ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.15-602%EarlyThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.15-602%Earlyor evolve from Dunsparce (Step 1)
We rate Dudunsparce B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 520 BST, it fits the tank role. Base 125 HP stands out.
Dudunsparce's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Serene Grace is the go-to ability for Dudunsparce. It doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring. Its hidden ability Rattled can work in specific setups. Run Away is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Dudunsparce is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
Best way to handle Dudunsparce: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Dudunsparce joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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