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 |
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x123-147%KO Brick Break 2x65-77% Revenge 2x51-63% Rock Smash 2x40-49% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x108-129%KO Brick Break 2x57-67% Low Sweep 2x51-61% Revenge 2x45-55% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x91-107%KO High Jump Kick 2x79-94% Focus Blast 2x77-91% Drain Punch 2x47-55% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x67-80% Brick Break 2x67-80% Vital Throw 2x62-74% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x91-107%KO High Jump Kick 2x79-94% Focus Blast 2x77-91% Drain Punch 2x47-55% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x67-80% Brick Break 2x67-80% Vital Throw 2x62-74% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x87-102%KO High Jump Kick 2x77-91% Focus Blast 2x74-88% Drain Punch 2x45-53% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x130-153%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x67-79% Vital Throw 2x61-72% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x86-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x75-88% Focus Blast 2x73-86% Drain Punch 2x44-52% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x128-151%KO Focus Blast 2x65-78% Brick Break 2x65-78% Vital Throw 2x60-71% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x73-87% Focus Blast 2x72-85% Drain Punch 2x44-52% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x126-149%KO Focus Blast 2x64-77% Brick Break 2x64-77% Vital Throw 2x60-70% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x73-87% Focus Blast 2x72-85% Drain Punch 2x44-52% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x126-149%KO Focus Blast 2x64-77% Brick Break 2x64-77% Vital Throw 2x60-70% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Cobalion can KO Dunsparce with Close Combat (101-120%). Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (95-111%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x51-60% Drain Punch 2x95-111%KO Knock Off27-32% Facade29-35% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Ancient Power, Aqua Tail and 8 more to offspring.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Dunsparce Best Moveset
Headbutt is the main STAB option after a Coil boost. Leftovers gives Dunsparce passive recovery each turn to survive the setup turn, and flexible EVs make the boosted hits count. Utility options catches resists.
Best Build
Dunsparce best EVs are HP and Speed
Wall Moveset
- Glare
- Coil
- Headbutt
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Dunsparce can spread damage across 14 types, with Ground and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Last Resort and Double-Edge keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Dunsparce Locations
Easy grab on Dunsparce with high spawn rates across 2 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Dunsparce in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Dunsparce Guide
At 415 BST, Dunsparce is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dudunsparce before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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. Fits the support role.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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