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 stat exp on a medium-fast 1M XP curve to max out.
When spotted, this POKéMON escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x91-108%KO Dynamic Punch 2x91-108%KO Karate Chop 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x131-154%KO Jump Kick 2x102-120%KO Dynamic Punch 2x102-120%KO Rolling Kick 2x62-74% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x87-103%KO Dynamic Punch 2x87-103%KO Submission 2x70-82% Vital Throw 2x62-74% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x91-108%KO Dynamic Punch 2x91-108%KO Karate Chop 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x131-154%KO Jump Kick 2x102-120%KO Dynamic Punch 2x102-120%KO Rolling Kick 2x62-74% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x87-103%KO Dynamic Punch 2x87-103%KO Submission 2x70-82% Vital Throw 2x62-74% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x91-108%KO Dynamic Punch 2x91-108%KO Karate Chop 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x131-154%KO Jump Kick 2x102-120%KO Dynamic Punch 2x102-120%KO Rolling Kick 2x62-74% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x87-103%KO Dynamic Punch 2x87-103%KO Submission 2x70-82% Vital Throw 2x62-74% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x91-108%KO Dynamic Punch 2x91-108%KO Karate Chop 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x131-154%KO Jump Kick 2x102-120%KO Dynamic Punch 2x102-120%KO Rolling Kick 2x62-74% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x87-103%KO Dynamic Punch 2x87-103%KO Submission 2x70-82% Vital Throw 2x62-74% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x86-102%KO Karate Chop 2x46-54% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x72-86% Karate Chop 2x38-46% Rock Smash 2x31-38% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x86-102%KO Karate Chop 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x73-86% Karate Chop 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x30-37% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x86-102%KO Karate Chop 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x73-86% Karate Chop 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x30-37% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x86-102%KO Karate Chop 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x73-86% Karate Chop 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x30-37% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
In Gold & Silver, Poliwrath's Hydro Pump hits Dunsparce for 37-43%.
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Poliwrath builds →Body Slam23-27% Hydro Pump37-43% | ||
Gold & Silver 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 66 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Bide, Bite and 2 more to offspring.
Gold & Silver Dunsparce Best Moveset
Best Build
Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).
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Moves
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Bide give Dunsparce options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Take Down and Strength. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Gold & Silver Dunsparce Locations
low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots for Dunsparce. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations to Catch Dunsparce in Gold & Silver
Dunsparce Guide
At 415 BST, Dunsparce is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dudunsparce before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Gold & Silver, Dunsparce's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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 Gold & Silver, 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.
Dunsparce is immune to Ghost moves. Free switch-in every time. HP is the best stat at base 100. Pure Normal type with same-type attack bonus on Normal moves.
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