Stats & Training
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.
Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.
Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.
Dusclops Weakness
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 |
 Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Skuntank builds →Dark Pulse 2x50-60% Shadow Ball 2x34-40% Sucker Punch 2x55-65% Night Slash 2x55-65% | ||
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Murkrow builds →Foul Play 2x69-81% Dark Pulse 2x57-68% Shadow Ball 2x38-45% Sucker Punch 2x50-60% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-42% Dark Pulse 2x53-63% Night Slash 2x70-83% Sucker Punch 2x70-83% | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Sneasel builds →Shadow Ball 2x20-24% Dark Pulse 2x30-37% Shadow Claw 2x37-43% Thief 2x49-57% | ||
 Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x57-68% Dark Pulse 2x38-45% Hex 2x49-57% Thief 2x23-28% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x63-77% Shadow Ball 2x43-51% Thief 2x49-60% Snarl 2x43-51% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x63-77% Dark Pulse 2x43-51% Thief 2x29-34% Payback 2x23-29% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x59-70% Shadow Ball 2x38-47% Assurance 2x45-53% Thief 2x45-53% | ||
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Gastly builds →Dark Pulse 2x47-55% Shadow Ball 2x70-82% Hex 2x55-66% Thief 2x18-22% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x59-70% Dark Pulse 2x38-47% Hex 2x48-58% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
 Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Stunky builds →Shadow Ball 2x25-30% Dark Pulse 2x38-45% Sucker Punch 2x45-53% Shadow Claw 2x30-36% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x59-70% Shadow Ball 2x38-47% Assurance 2x45-53% Thief 2x45-53% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x37-44% Dark Pulse 2x55-66% Night Slash 2x73-86% Shadow Claw 2x48-58% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Gastly builds →Dark Pulse 2x47-55% Shadow Ball 2x70-82% Hex 2x55-66% Thief 2x18-22% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x59-70% Dark Pulse 2x38-47% Hex 2x48-58% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Stunky builds →Shadow Ball 2x25-30% Dark Pulse 2x38-45% Sucker Punch 2x45-53% Shadow Claw 2x30-36% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x60-71% Shadow Ball 2x40-47% Assurance 2x45-53% Thief 2x45-53% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-42% Dark Pulse 2x53-64% Night Slash 2x72-85% Shadow Claw 2x47-56% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Gastly builds →Dark Pulse 2x44-52% Shadow Ball 2x66-78% Sucker Punch 2x20-24% Hex 2x53-64% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x60-71% Dark Pulse 2x40-47% Hex 2x47-56% Thief 2x24-28% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Stunky builds →Shadow Ball 2x24-28% Dark Pulse 2x35-42% Sucker Punch 2x41-49% Night Slash 2x41-49% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Skuntank builds →Dark Pulse 2x49-59% Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Sucker Punch 2x52-62% Night Slash 2x52-62% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x58-68% Shadow Ball 2x38-46% Assurance 2x43-52% Thief 2x43-52% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Dark Pulse 2x52-62% Night Slash 2x68-82% Shadow Claw 2x46-54% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Gastly builds →Dark Pulse 2x42-50% Shadow Ball 2x63-75% Sucker Punch 2x18-22% Hex 2x52-62% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x58-68% Dark Pulse 2x38-46% Hex 2x47-55% Thief 2x22-26% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Skuntank builds →Dark Pulse 2x49-58% Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Sucker Punch 2x54-64% Night Slash 2x54-64% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x57-67% Shadow Ball 2x38-45% Assurance 2x44-52% Thief 2x44-52% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Dark Pulse 2x52-61% Night Slash 2x69-83% Sucker Punch 2x69-83% | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Sneasel builds →Shadow Ball 2x20-24% Dark Pulse 2x31-37% Shadow Claw 2x36-43% Thief 2x46-55% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x57-67% Dark Pulse 2x38-45% Hex 2x46-55% Thief 2x22-27% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Skuntank builds →Dark Pulse 2x49-58% Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Sucker Punch 2x54-64% Night Slash 2x54-64% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x57-67% Shadow Ball 2x38-45% Assurance 2x44-52% Thief 2x44-52% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Dark Pulse 2x52-61% Night Slash 2x69-83% Sucker Punch 2x69-83% | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Sneasel builds →Shadow Ball 2x20-24% Dark Pulse 2x31-37% Shadow Claw 2x36-43% Thief 2x46-55% | ||
Misdreavus Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Misdreavus builds →Shadow Ball 2x57-67% Dark Pulse 2x38-45% Hex 2x46-55% Thief 2x22-27% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Runerigus's Poltergeist hits Dusclops for 40-48%. Dragapult's Shadow Ball hits Dusclops for 50-59%. Incineroar deals 38-45% with Knock Off.
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist 2x40-48% | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Dragapult builds →Draco Meteor40-48% U Turn5-6% Shadow Ball 2x50-59% Flamethrower19-22% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Incineroar builds →Knock Off 2x38-45% Flare Blitz35-40% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x39-46% Draco Meteor31-37% U Turn4-5% Flamethrower14-17% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 31 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Destiny Bond, Grudge, Haze and 3 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Dusclops Best Moveset
Still unevolved, still relevant. Dusclops's Eviolite bulk with HP-heavy investment 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
- Spite
- Confuse Ray
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Taunt
- Trick Room
- Poltergeist
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Dusclops in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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)
Dusclops Guide
At 455 BST, Dusclops is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dusknoir before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Dusclops's biggest threats include Gengar (Ghost) and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 25 Speed, Dusclops won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
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.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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
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