Utility
Balanced
DTier
45Speed · Slow

The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Attack backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 1 HP EV on a medium-fast 1M XP curve to max out.

Base Stats
Above
HP100
B
Attack70
C
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def65
C
Speed45
D
Total415
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.5 m
4'11"Average
Weight14.0 kg
30.9 lbsFeather
Base XP145
Average
Abilities
Serene GraceTop Pick
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.
Run Away
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
RattledHARare
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entries

It creates mazes in dark locations. When spotted, it flees into the ground by digging with its tail.

Type-wise, Dunsparce takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Dunsparce can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Dunsparce Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Type ChartGood
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
Fighting
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
Ghost
STAB
No super-effective STAB
How to Beat Dunsparce (Best Counters)

Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Dunsparce for 43-50%.

Annihilape
Annihilape
FightingGhost
A
Recommended Build
AbilityDefiant
ItemSitrus Berry
NatureJolly
Moves
  • Rage Fist
  • ProtectPriority
  • Drain Punch
  • Bulk Up
Damage vs Dunsparce
Drain Punch 2x
29-35%
View Annihilape builds →

To get Dudunsparce from Dunsparce, you need knowing a specific move. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 105 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Dunsparce
#206Dunsparce
Knows Hyper Drill
Dudunsparce
#982Dudunsparce
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Dunsparce
Normal
Dudunsparce
Normal
HP
100
125+25
ATK
70
100+30
DEF
70
80+10
SP.ATK
65
85+20
SP.DEF
65
75+10
SPE
45
55+10
BST
415D-Tier
520B-Tier+105
ROLE
Balanced
Tank
TYPE
Physical
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Dunsparce easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.

Egg Groups
Ground
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy
12 of 278·

This is a pure walling set. Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution so Dunsparce sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. Roost handles sustain while Serenegrace does work passively.

Best Build

All 17 games
Experimental
Ability
Serene Grace
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Dunsparce
Bold+DEF

Dunsparce best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • RoostRecovery
  • GlareUtility
  • CoilSetup
  • HeadbuttSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Pawmot
PawmotDecent
Uxie
UxieDecent

Moves

All 17 games

Stall teams hate this. Dunsparce can spread damage across 15 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

Lv 1
Defense Curl
D——40Normal
Lv 1
Flail
D—10015Normal
Lv 4
Mud-Slap
A2010010Ground
Lv 8
Rollout
D309020Rock
Lv 12
Glare
A—10030Normal
Lv 16
Screech
C—8540Normal
Lv 20
Ancient Power
S601005Rock
Lv 24
Drill Run
D809510Ground
Lv 28
Yawn
C——10Normal
Lv 32
Hyper Drill
A1001005Normal
Lv 36
Roost
S——5Flying
Lv 40
Dragon Rush
D1007510Dragon
Lv 44
Coil
S——20Poison
Lv 48
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Lv 52
Endeavor
D—1005Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM04
Agility
C——30Psychic
TM65
Air Slash
D759515Flying
TM128
Amnesia
A——20Psychic
TM132
Baton Pass
A——40Normal
TM143
Blizzard
A110705Ice
TM66
Body Slam
S8510015Normal
TM222
Breaking Swipe
B6010015Dragon
TM28
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
TM129
Calm Mind
A——20Psychic
TM22
Chilling Water
A5010020Water
TM224
Curse
A——10Ghost
TM55
Dig
D8010010Ground
TM204
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
TM106
Drill Run
D809510Ground
TM133
Earth Power
A9010010Ground
TM149
Earthquake
A10010010Ground
TM205
Endeavor
D—1005Normal
TM47
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM25
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM141
Fire Blast
C110855Fire
TM125
Flamethrower
A9010015Fire
TM152
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM180
Gyro Ball
A—1005Steel
TM130
Helping Hand+5
C——20Normal
TM29
Hex
D6510010Ghost
TM163
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM117
Hyper Voice
C9010010Normal
TM135
Ice Beam
B9010010Ice
TM124
Ice Spinner
D8010015Ice
TM185
Lunge
D8010015Bug
TM35
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
TM05
Mud-Slap
A2010010Ground
TM202
Pain Split
A——20Normal
TM83
Poison Jab
B8010020Poison
TM26
Poison Tail
—5010025Poison
TM21
Pounce
D5010020Bug
TM07
Protect+4
A——10Normal
TM203
Psych Up
C——10Normal
TM50
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM85
Rest
C——5Psychic
TM86
Rock Slide
A759010Rock
TM36
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM51
Sandstorm
C——10Rock
TM200
Scale Shot
D259020Dragon
TM06
Scary Face
C—10010Normal
TM114
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM219
Skitter Smack
B709010Bug
TM70
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM53
Smart Strike
D70—10Steel
TM168
Solar Beam
C12010010Grass
TM177
Spite
——10010Ghost
TM116
Stealth Rock
A——20Rock
TM84
Stomping Tantrum
D7510010Ground
TM150
Stone Edge
D100805Rock
TM41
Stored Power
S2010010Psychic
TM103
Substitute
A——10Normal
TM49
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM01
Take Down
C908520Normal
TM171
Tera Blast
C8010010Normal
TM18
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM166
Thunder
D1107010Electric
TM126
Thunderbolt
D9010015Electric
TM175
Toxic
B—9010Poison
TM191
Uproar
C9010010Normal
TM147
Wild Charge
C9010015Electric
TM59
Zen Headbutt
B809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Dunsparce doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Dunsparce can't learn any Tutor moves
All 17 games

moderate rates across 96 locations for Dunsparce in early-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.

Best Locations to Catch Dunsparce in Scarlet & Violet

walking encounters for Dunsparce across 96 spots at Lv. 15-60. The catch is that Violet and Scarlet don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.

The Great Crater of Paldea
VioletOverworld Lv.15-60
12%Early
The Great Crater of Paldea
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-60
12%Early
Casseroya Lake - Forest
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water
3%Early
Casseroya Lake - Forest
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water
3%Early
Casseroya Lake - Lake
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water
3%Early
Casseroya Lake - Lake
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water
3%Early
East Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
East Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
East Province (Area One) - Forest
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
East Province (Area One) - Forest
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
East Province (Area Three) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
East Province (Area Three) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
East Province (Area Three) - Lake
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
East Province (Area Three) - Lake
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
East Province (Area Two) - Forest
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
East Province (Area Two) - Forest
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
Glaseado Mountain
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave
3%Early
Glaseado Mountain
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave
3%Early
Glaseado Mountain
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave
3%Early
Glaseado Mountain
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave
3%Early
Glaseado Mountain
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave
3%Early
Glaseado Mountain
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave
3%Early
North Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area One) - Forest
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area One) - Forest
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area One) - Lake
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area One) - Lake
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area Three) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area Three) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area Two) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area Two) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area Two) - Forest
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area Two) - Forest
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area Two) - Lake
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
North Province (Area Two) - Lake
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Five) - Lake
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Five) - Lake
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Four) - Forest
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Four) - Forest
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Four) - Lake
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Four) - Lake
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area One) - Forest
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area One) - Forest
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area One) - Lake
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area One) - Lake
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Six) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Six) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Six) - Lake
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Six) - Lake
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Two) - Forest
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
South Province (Area Two) - Forest
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
Tagtree Thicket - Forest
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest
3%Early
Tagtree Thicket - Forest
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest
3%Early
Tagtree Thicket - Lake
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest
3%Early
Tagtree Thicket - Lake
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Forest
3%Early
West Province (Area One) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
West Province (Area One) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
West Province (Area Three) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
West Province (Area Three) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
West Province (Area Three) - Forest
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
West Province (Area Three) - Forest
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
West Province (Area Three) - Lake
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
West Province (Area Three) - Lake
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
West Province (Area Two) - Cave
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
West Province (Area Two) - Cave
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
3%Early
Asado Desert - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Desert
2%Early
Asado Desert - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Desert
2%Early
East Province (Area One) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
East Province (Area One) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
East Province (Area Three) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
East Province (Area Three) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
East Province (Area Two) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
East Province (Area Two) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
North Province (Area Three) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
North Province (Area Three) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
South Province (Area Five) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
South Province (Area Five) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
South Province (Area Four) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
South Province (Area Four) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
South Province (Area One) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
South Province (Area One) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
South Province (Area Three) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
South Province (Area Three) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
South Province (Area Two) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
South Province (Area Two) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
The Pokémon League - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40
2%Early
The Pokémon League - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40
2%Early
West Province (Area One) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
West Province (Area One) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
West Province (Area Three) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
West Province (Area Three) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
West Province (Area Two) - Grass
VioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early
West Province (Area Two) - Grass
ScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route
2%Early

  • At 415 BST, Dunsparce is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dudunsparce before bringing it to any serious fight.

  • Dunsparce's biggest threats include Machamp (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 Dunsparce. 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.

  • Dunsparce is leaning toward the physical side (base 70 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.

  • For a casual playthrough, Dunsparce works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Dudunsparce. That's where the stats start mattering.

Debuting in Gold & Silver, Dunsparce appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

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