Stats & Training
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.
It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
Dunsparce Weakness
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x59-71% Brick Break 2x57-67% Low Sweep 2x50-59% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x103-122%KO Rock Smash 2x35-42% Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x50-59% Vital Throw 2x65-77% Low Sweep 2x59-70% Revenge 2x56-66% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x50-59% Low Sweep 2x71-84% Rock Smash 2x44-52% Double Kick 2x35-42% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x56-66% Brick Break 2x56-66% Low Sweep 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x33-38% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x47-56% Wake-Up Slap 2x52-63% Low Sweep 2x50-59% Rock Smash 2x33-38% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x97-115%KO Rock Smash 2x33-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x48-58% Vital Throw 2x62-73% Low Sweep 2x57-67% Revenge 2x52-61% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x48-58% Low Sweep 2x67-79% Karate Chop 2x52-61% Rock Smash 2x43-52% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x54-64% Brick Break 2x52-61% Low Sweep 2x45-55% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x43-52% Wake-Up Slap 2x52-61% Low Sweep 2x48-58% Rock Smash 2x30-36% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x102-121%KO Rock Smash 2x34-40% Double Kick 2x27-32% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x50-59% Vital Throw 2x61-72% Low Sweep 2x56-67% Revenge 2x54-64% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x50-59% Brick Break 2x79-94% Low Sweep 2x68-80% Karate Chop 2x54-64% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x91-107%KO Focus Blast 2x54-64% Brick Break 2x54-64% Low Sweep 2x47-56% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x46-54% Wake-Up Slap 2x52-62% Low Sweep 2x50-59% Rock Smash 2x31-38% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x104-122%KO Rock Smash 2x34-41% Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x49-58% Vital Throw 2x63-74% Low Sweep 2x58-70% Revenge 2x54-65% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x49-58% Brick Break 2x82-96% Low Sweep 2x71-84% Karate Chop 2x54-65% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x94-110%KO Focus Blast 2x54-65% Brick Break 2x54-65% Low Sweep 2x49-58% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x45-53% Dynamic Punch 2x75-89% Wake-Up Slap 2x53-62% Low Sweep 2x50-60% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Rock Smash 2x32-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Rock Smash 2x32-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x47-56% Brick Break 2x65-78% Vital Throw 2x60-71% Low Sweep 2x57-67% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x47-56% Brick Break 2x77-91% Low Sweep 2x68-80% Karate Chop 2x53-63% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x57-67% Dynamic Punch 2x88-104%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Wake-Up Slap 2x62-73% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x101-118%KO Sacred Sword 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x34-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x101-118%KO Sacred Sword 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x34-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x48-57% Brick Break 2x67-79% Vital Throw 2x62-73% Low Sweep 2x57-67% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x48-57% Brick Break 2x78-93% Low Sweep 2x68-81% Karate Chop 2x53-63% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x57-67% Dynamic Punch 2x90-107%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Wake-Up Slap 2x63-75% | ||
In Black & White, Conkeldurr can KO Dunsparce with Drain Punch (95-111%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x95-111%KO Mach Punch 2x50-59% | ||
Black & White Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed Dunsparce easily with 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Ancient Power, Astonish and 10 more to offspring.
Black & White Dunsparce Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Dunsparce sticks around, and the Careful nature reinforces special wall. Roost handles sustain while Serenegrace does work passively.
Best Build
Dunsparce best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Headbutt
- Coil
- Glare
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Dunsparce can spread damage across 13 types, with Rock and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Take Down and Body Slam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black & White Dunsparce Locations
You'll want endgame access before hunting Dunsparce. Moderate rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Dunsparce in Black & White
Dunsparce's encounter pool splits between Black and White. You've got 4 walking spots at Lv. 48-58 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Dunsparce Guide
At 415 BST, Dunsparce is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dudunsparce before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Black & White, 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 a physical attacker with 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.
In Black & White, 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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves