The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Beckon Pokemon still yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs per fight on a fast 800K XP curve.
There are rumors that peeking inside its bandage-wrapped body will cause one to get pulled in through the gaps between the bandages, never to return. I’ve been too scared to verify.
Dusclops is weak to Ghost and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. Dusclops's overall bulk (40/130/130) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Corviknight builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Iron Treads builds →Earthquake28-33% Knock Off 2x24-29% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Ninetales builds →Heat Wave17-19% | ||
Dusclops connects Duskull to Dusknoir in this chain. At least one evolution here needs a trade. Defense has grown the most so far (+40), but there's still another 70 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dusclops to get Duskull eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Dusclops's Eviolite bulk with max HP and Sp. Def EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Frisk adds passive value. Trickroom gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Dusclops best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Night Shade
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Night Shade
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Night Shade
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Winds & Waves has not been released yet. Build info will be available after launch.
Check back after the game launches for competitive build content.
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Night Shade
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Spite
- Confuse Ray
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Taunt
- Trick Room
- Poltergeist
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Dusclops's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Poltergeist and Phantom Force, but Normal and Fire and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Winds & Waves is still unreleased. Dusclops's learnable moves will be confirmed closer to the game's launch.
The offense anchors on Shadow Ball and Hex, with coverage across 11 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Dusclops that handles most situations. Psychic and Giga Impact give it enough punch where it matters.
Egg moves make a real difference. Dusclops gets Destiny Bond and Grudge exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Shadow Ball and Hex.
Dusclops can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Duskull from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Winds & Waves is still unreleased. Whether Dusclops will appear as a wild encounter is unconfirmed. It's catchable in Ruby, Emerald, or Sword in other titles.
decent spawn rates across 3 locations for Dusclops in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Dusclops in Legends: Arceus
The path to Dusclops starts with Duskull at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DuskullArena's ApproachGrassUncommonNightAvalanche SlopesGrassUncommonNightDeadwood HauntGrassUncommonNight
Step 2Dusclops ✓Arena's ApproachGrassUncommonNightAvalanche SlopesGrassUncommonNightDeadwood HauntGrassUncommonNightor evolve from Duskull (Step 1)
A handful of locations for Dusclops with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Dusclops in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Dusclops, start by catching Duskull through walking and special encounters at Lv. 16-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DuskullDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave25%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave25%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterRoute 224Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.23 Route2%MidRoute 224Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.23 Route2%MidDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Dusclops ✓Route 224Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.52-54 Route20%PostRoute 224Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.52-54 Route20%PostDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Duskull (Step 1)
At 455 BST, Dusclops is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dusknoir before bringing it to any serious fight.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Dusclops. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Frisk can work in specific setups.
Dusclops is a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 25 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Dusclops has been in 17 games. Requiring a trade evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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