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

What is Dunsparce weak to?

In X & Y, Dunsparce's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Dunsparce?

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.

What role does Dunsparce play in battle?

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.

Should I use Dunsparce?

In X & Y, 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 - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

45Speed · Slow

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP100

Attack70

Defense70

Sp. Atk65

Sp. Def65

Speed45

Total415

Details

Catch Rate

Easy190 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.5 m

Weight14.0 kg

Base XP145

Abilities

Serene GraceTop Pick

Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.

Run Away

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

RattledHA

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.

EV Yield

HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training source

Pokedex Entries

When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.

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.

Dunsparce Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
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 in X & Y (Best Counters)

Mienfoo Fighting	D
TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dunsparce Rock Smash 2x 37-43% View Mienfoo builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 20 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dunsparce Brick Break 2x 57-67% Rock Smash 2x 33-39% View Scraggy builds →
Pancham Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Karate ChopLv. 12 Rock SmashTM94 Arm ThrustLv. 7 Damage vs Dunsparce Karate Chop 2x 43-51% Rock Smash 2x 37-43% Arm Thrust 2x 16-20% View Pancham builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 13 Karate ChopLv. 10 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dunsparce Low Sweep 2x 53-63% Karate Chop 2x 43-51% Rock Smash 2x 33-39% View Machop builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dunsparce Rock Smash 2x 29-36% View Croagunk builds →

X & Y 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

No Evolution

#206DunsparceDoes not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Dunsparce easily with 200 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Ancient Power, Astonish and 10 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

13moves

Breed With (best first)

X & Y 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

Experimental

Ability

Serene Grace

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Dunsparce

Impish+DEF

Dunsparce best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Atk

Def

Doubles Wall Moveset

GlareUtility
HeadbuttSTAB
RoostRecovery
Zen Headbutt

Recommended Teammates

DusclopsExcellent

TogekissExcellent

Moves

Stall teams hate this. Dunsparce can spread damage across 12 types, with Rock and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Double-Edge and Take Down keeps the pressure honest on everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Lv 1

Rage

—2010020Normal

Lv 4

Rollout

D309020Rock

Lv 7

Spite

——10010Ghost

Lv 10

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Lv 13

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 16

Yawn

C——10Normal

Lv 19

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Lv 22

Take Down

—908520Normal

Lv 25

Roost

S——10Flying

Lv 28

Glare

S—10030Normal

Lv 31

Dig

D8010010Ground

Lv 34

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Lv 37

Coil

S——20Poison

Lv 40

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Lv 43

Drill Run

D809510Ground

Lv 46

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Lv 49

Flail

——10015Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TM78

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

TM28

Dig

D8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

C10010015Psychic

TM26

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

C110855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

D9010015Fire

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM74

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM59

Incinerate

—6010015Fire

TM84

Poison Jab

D8010020Poison

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

D——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM67

Retaliate

—701005Normal

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

A759010Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

—4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609515Rock

TM19

Roost

S——10Flying

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM22

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

HM04

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

D1107010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

D9010015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM93

Wild Charge

C9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Egg

Agility

B——30Psychic

Egg

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Egg

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Egg

Bide+1

———10Normal

Egg

Bite

B6010025Dark

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Headbutt

S7010015Normal

Egg

Hex

D6510010Ghost

Egg

Magic Coat+4

C——15Psychic

Egg

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Egg

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

Egg

Snore

—5010015Normal

Egg

Trump Card

———5Normal

Tutor Moves

Dunsparce can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

X & Y Dunsparce Locations

moderate rates across 6 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 X & Y

Before you go hunting for Dunsparce, check which of the 6 spots belong to your version. Y and X each have different walking encounters at Lv. 5-26.

Route 3

YGrass Lv.5 Route

RareEarly

Route 3

XGrass Lv.5 Route

RareEarly

Route 22

XGrass Lv.7 Route

RareEarly

Route 22

YGrass Lv.7 Route

RareEarly

Route 22

XGrass Lv.26 Route

RareMid

Yellow Flower

Route 22

YGrass Lv.26 Route

RareMid

Yellow Flower

Dunsparce Guide

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

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Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 55 Focus BlastTM52 Aura SphereLv. 42 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Dunsparce Close Combat 2x 113-134%KO Focus Blast 2x 123-146%KO Aura Sphere 2x 83-98% Low Sweep 2x 62-74% View Lucario builds →
Chesnaught GrassFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Hammer ArmLv. 60 Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Dunsparce Focus Blast 2x 87-103%KO Hammer Arm 2x 93-110%KO Low Sweep 2x 61-72% Power-Up Punch 2x 38-45% View Chesnaught builds →
Gallade PsychicFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 59 Focus BlastTM52 Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Dunsparce Close Combat 2x 126-149%KO Focus Blast 2x 78-93% Low Sweep 2x 70-82% Power-Up Punch 2x 43-51% View Gallade builds →
Poliwrath WaterFighting	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Laverre City Super Rod) Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Dynamic PunchLv. 32 SubmissionLv. 1 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Dunsparce Focus Blast 2x 83-98% Dynamic Punch 2x 84-99% Submission 2x 67-79% Low Sweep 2x 55-65% View Poliwrath builds →
Mienshao Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 56 Focus BlastTM52 Jump KickLv. 37 Aura SphereLv. 70 Damage vs Dunsparce High Jump Kick 2x 137-161%KO Focus Blast 2x 106-125%KO Jump Kick 2x 105-123%KO Aura Sphere 2x 71-84% View Mienshao builds →

Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dunsparce Low Sweep 2x 62-73% Power-Up Punch 2x 39-47% Rock Smash 2x 39-47% View Lucario builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Flying PressLv. 28 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 4 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Dunsparce Flying Press 2x 79-94% Low Sweep 2x 53-63% Karate Chop 2x 42-50% Power-Up Punch 2x 33-39% View Hawlucha builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 10 Low SweepTM47 Force PalmLv. 32 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Dunsparce Vital Throw 2x 70-83% Low Sweep 2x 66-78% Force Palm 2x 59-70% Power-Up Punch 2x 42-50% View Hariyama builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Dunsparce Vital Throw 2x 59-70% Low Sweep 2x 57-68% Revenge 2x 53-63% Storm Throw 2x 53-63% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 29 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dunsparce Brick Break 2x 77-91% Low Sweep 2x 66-78% Karate Chop 2x 53-63% Rock Smash 2x 42-50% View Sawk builds →

Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dunsparce Low Sweep 2x 62-73% Power-Up Punch 2x 39-47% Rock Smash 2x 39-47% View Lucario builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Arm ThrustLv. 1 Damage vs Dunsparce Brick Break 2x 77-91% Rock Smash 2x 42-50% Arm Thrust 2x 17-21% View Heracross builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Flying PressLv. 28 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 4 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Dunsparce Flying Press 2x 79-94% Low Sweep 2x 53-63% Karate Chop 2x 42-50% Power-Up Punch 2x 33-39% View Hawlucha builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 10 Low SweepTM47 Force PalmLv. 32 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Dunsparce Vital Throw 2x 70-83% Low Sweep 2x 66-78% Force Palm 2x 59-70% Power-Up Punch 2x 42-50% View Hariyama builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Dunsparce Vital Throw 2x 59-70% Low Sweep 2x 57-68% Revenge 2x 53-63% Storm Throw 2x 53-63% View Throh builds →

Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dunsparce Low Sweep 2x 62-73% Power-Up Punch 2x 39-47% Rock Smash 2x 39-47% View Lucario builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Arm ThrustLv. 1 Damage vs Dunsparce Brick Break 2x 77-91% Rock Smash 2x 42-50% Arm Thrust 2x 17-21% View Heracross builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Flying PressLv. 28 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 4 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Dunsparce Flying Press 2x 79-94% Low Sweep 2x 53-63% Karate Chop 2x 42-50% Power-Up Punch 2x 33-39% View Hawlucha builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 10 Low SweepTM47 Force PalmLv. 32 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Dunsparce Vital Throw 2x 70-83% Low Sweep 2x 66-78% Force Palm 2x 59-70% Power-Up Punch 2x 42-50% View Hariyama builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Dunsparce Vital Throw 2x 59-70% Low Sweep 2x 57-68% Revenge 2x 53-63% Storm Throw 2x 53-63% View Throh builds →

Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Dunsparce Low Sweep 2x 64-76% Power-Up Punch 2x 39-47% Rock Smash 2x 39-47% View Lucario builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 34 Brick BreakLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Arm ThrustLv. 1 Damage vs Dunsparce Close Combat 2x 126-149%KO Brick Break 2x 81-96% Rock Smash 2x 43-51% Arm Thrust 2x 19-22% View Heracross builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Flying PressLv. 28 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 4 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Dunsparce Flying Press 2x 83-98% Low Sweep 2x 54-64% Karate Chop 2x 43-51% Power-Up Punch 2x 33-40% View Hawlucha builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 10 Low SweepTM47 Force PalmLv. 32 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Dunsparce Vital Throw 2x 71-84% Low Sweep 2x 67-80% Force Palm 2x 62-73% Power-Up Punch 2x 43-51% View Hariyama builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Dunsparce Vital Throw 2x 62-73% Low Sweep 2x 59-69% Revenge 2x 54-64% Storm Throw 2x 54-64% View Throh builds →

Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves SporeUtility Bullet Seed Mach Punch Swords Dance Damage vs Dunsparce Bullet Seed 9-11% Mach Punch 2x 30-36% View Breloom builds →
Conkeldurr Fighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemLum Berry NatureBrave Moves Drain Punch Mach Punch Knock Off Rock Slide Damage vs Dunsparce Drain Punch 2x 64-76% Mach Punch 2x 35-41% Knock Off 18-22% Rock Slide 21-25% View Conkeldurr builds →