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.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x48-58% Arm Thrust 2x16-19% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x63-75% Drain Punch 2x39-47% Brick Break 2x39-47% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x50-59% Vital Throw 2x46-55% Arm Thrust 2x13-16% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x61-72% Drain Punch 2x38-46% Brick Break 2x38-46% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x43-52% Brick Break 2x49-59% Vital Throw 2x47-55% Rock Smash 2x27-33% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x129-153%KO Focus Blast 2x68-80% Brick Break 2x65-78% Vital Throw 2x61-72% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x109-129%KO Focus Blast 2x54-64% Brick Break 2x56-67% Karate Chop 2x38-46% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x68-80% Focus Blast 2x59-70% Drain Punch 2x36-43% Brick Break 2x36-43% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x86-102%KO Focus Blast 2x40-48% Brick Break 2x46-54% Vital Throw 2x43-51% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x34-40% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x132-156%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Submission 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x67-79% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x112-132%KO Focus Blast 2x54-65% Brick Break 2x57-67% Karate Chop 2x38-46% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x69-82% High Jump Kick 2x58-70% Focus Blast 2x58-70% Drain Punch 2x36-43% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x90-106%KO Focus Blast 2x41-48% Brick Break 2x46-55% Vital Throw 2x42-50% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Focus Blast 2x65-76% Submission 2x69-81% Brick Break 2x65-76% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x107-125%KO Focus Blast 2x52-61% Brick Break 2x54-64% Karate Chop 2x37-44% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x66-79% High Jump Kick 2x58-69% Focus Blast 2x56-66% Drain Punch 2x35-42% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x88-103%KO Focus Blast 2x39-47% Brick Break 2x46-54% Vital Throw 2x42-49% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x131-154%KO Focus Blast 2x66-78% Cross Chop 2x87-104%KO Submission 2x72-85% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x109-129%KO Focus Blast 2x54-63% Cross Chop 2x73-87% Brick Break 2x56-65% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x68-80% High Jump Kick 2x59-70% Focus Blast 2x57-68% Drain Punch 2x36-42% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x89-106%KO Close Combat 2x72-85% Focus Blast 2x39-46% Brick Break 2x46-55% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Dunsparce with Close Combat (90-105%).
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x90-105%KO U Turn17-21% Fire Blast39-46% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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, Astonish and 8 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Dunsparce Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Dunsparce sticks around, and the Impish nature reinforces physical wall. Roost handles sustain while Serenegrace does work passively.
Best Build
Dunsparce best EVs are HP and Speed
Support Moveset
- Headbutt
- Rock Slide
- Roost
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Dunsparce can spread damage across 13 types, with Rock and Dark 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
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Dunsparce Locations
Dunsparce's scattered across 6 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Dunsparce in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Dunsparce appears in 6 walking and rock smash locations at Lv. 2-8 across SoulSilver and HeartGold. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Dunsparce Guide
At 415 BST, Dunsparce is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dudunsparce before bringing it to any serious fight.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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