At 455 BST, Dusclops is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dusknoir before bringing it to any serious fight.

What is Dusclops weak to?

In Platinum, 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.

How do you evolve Dusclops?

In Platinum, Duskull evolves into Dusclops at level 37. Dusclops evolves into Dusknoir while holding a Reaper Cloth. Dusclops is a middle-stage evolution in the Duskull line.

What role does Dusclops play in battle?

Dusclops is leaning toward the physical side (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. Fits the support role.

Dusclops - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Support

CTier

25Speed · Very Slow

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP40

Attack70

Defense130

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def130

Speed25

Total455

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging90 / 255

Growth Rate

Fast800,000 XP

Height1.6 m

Weight30.6 kg

Base XP159

Abilities

PressureTop Pick

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

FriskHANot in game

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+1SpASpD+1Spe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.

Platinum

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.

Dusclops Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Bug
0x (Immune)	Normal, Fighting

Type ChartExcellent

2Weak

2Resist

2Immune

Score+4

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ghost Dark

½xResist

Poison Bug

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Normal Fighting

STAB (2)

Psychic Ghost

How to Beat Dusclops in Platinum (Best Counters)

Giratina GhostDragon	S
Obtain MethodDistortion World Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow ForceLv. 40 Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Ominous WindLv. 10 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Force 2x 97-115%KO Shadow Ball 2x 66-78% Shadow Claw 2x 57-68% Ominous Wind 2x 50-60% View Giratina builds →
Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Dark PulseLv. 49 Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Damage vs Dusclops Dark Pulse 2x 62-73% Shadow Ball 2x 62-73% Sucker Punch 2x 53-63% Feint Attack 2x 46-55% View Spiritomb builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 44 Shadow ClawTM65 BiteLv. 28 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 35-42% Sucker Punch 2x 70-83% Shadow Claw 2x 47-56% Bite 2x 62-73% View Absol builds →
Sableye DarkGhost	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 Knock OffLv. 29 Feint AttackLv. 32 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 46-55% Shadow Claw 2x 46-55% Knock Off 2x 44-52% Feint Attack 2x 39-47% View Sableye builds →
Houndour DarkFire	D
Available Moves Moves CrunchLv. 48 Shadow BallTM30 BiteLv. 17 Feint AttackLv. 35 Damage vs Dusclops Crunch 2x 44-52% Shadow Ball 2x 37-43% Bite 2x 35-42% Feint Attack 2x 35-42% View Houndour builds →

Platinum 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

3 Forms

#355Duskull

Level 37

#356Dusclops

Trade + Reaper Cloth

#477Dusknoir

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Duskull

Ghost

Dusclops

Ghost

Dusknoir

Ghost

40+20

45+5

ATK

70+30

100+30

DEF

130+40

135+5

SP.ATK

60+30

65+5

SP.DEF

130+40

135+5

SPE

45+20

BST

295C-Tier

455C-Tier+160

525B-Tier+70

ROLE

Balanced

Attacker

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Dusclops to get Duskull eggs easily using 31 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Destiny Bond, Feint Attack, Grudge and 4 more.

Egg Groups

Indeterminate

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

25 cycles·6,425 steps

Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

7moves

Breed With (best first)

Platinum Dusclops Best Moveset

This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Dusclops sticks around, and the Calm nature reinforces special wall. Rest handles sustain while Pressure does work passively.

Best Build

Experimental

Wall

Ability

Pressure

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Dusclops

Calm+SPD

Dusclops best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Def

SpD

Wall Moveset

Pain Split
Will O Wisp
Seismic Toss
RestRecovery

Recommended Teammates

RegigigasDecent

DrapionDecent

Moves

Egg moves make a real difference. Dusclops gets Destiny Bond and Feint Attack 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 Shadow Punch.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bind

—157520Normal

Lv 1

Disable

——8020Normal

Lv 1

Fire Punch

D7510015Fire

Lv 1

Gravity

D——5Psychic

Lv 1

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Night Shade

D—10015Ghost

Lv 1

Thunder Punch

D7510015Electric

Lv 6

Disable

——8020Normal

Lv 9

Foresight

D——40Normal

Lv 14

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 17

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 22

Shadow Sneak+1

D4010030Ghost

Lv 25

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Lv 30

Curse

A——10Ghost

Lv 33

Will-O-Wisp

A—7515Fire

Lv 37

Shadow Punch

—60—20Ghost

Lv 43

Mean Look

D——5Normal

Lv 51

Payback

D5010010Dark

Lv 61

Future Sight

C12010010Psychic

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM31

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM79

Dark Pulse

D8010015Dark

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

TM26

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TM63

Embargo

——10015Dark

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM01

Focus Punch-3

C15010020Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM66

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

———10Normal

TM29

Psychic

D9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

A——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609510Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM48

Skill Swap

———10Psychic

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM49

Snatch+4

———10Dark

HM04

Strength

D8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

B—8510Poison

TM92

Trick Room-7

C——5Psychic

TM61

Will-O-Wisp

A—7515Fire

Egg Moves

Egg

Destiny Bond

D——5Ghost

Egg

Feint Attack

—60—20Dark

Egg

Grudge

———5Ghost

Egg

Imprison

———10Psychic

Egg

Memento

D—10010Dark

Egg

Ominous Wind

D601005Ghost

Egg

Pain Split

S——20Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Fire Punch

D7510015Fire

Tutor

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Tutor

Ominous Wind

D601005Ghost

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Spite

——10010Ghost

Tutor

Sucker Punch+1

D801005Dark

Tutor

Thunder Punch

D7510015Electric

Tutor

Trick

C—10010Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Gen 3

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Metronome

———10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

A—10020Fighting

How to Get Dusclops in Platinum

6 encounter spots for Dusclops at decent spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Dusclops in Platinum

To get Dusclops, start by catching Duskull through walking encounters at Lv. 16-48. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Duskull
Turnback Cave - Section 1
Grass Lv.16-18 Cave
UncommonMid
Night
Lost Tower - 1F
Grass Lv.17-19 Building
UncommonMid
Night
Lost Tower - 2F
Grass Lv.17-19 Building
UncommonMid
Night
Route 209
Grass Lv.17 Route
UncommonMid
Night
Lost Tower - 3F
Grass Lv.18-20 Building
UncommonMid
Night
Lost Tower - 4F
Grass Lv.18-20 Building
UncommonMid
Night
Lost Tower - 5F
Grass Lv.19-21 Building
UncommonMid
Night
Turnback Cave - Section 1
Grass Lv.18 Cave
RareMid
Morning/day
Train until Level 37
Step 2Dusclops ✓
Turnback Cave - Section 2
Grass Lv.36-38 Cave
UncommonLate
Night
Sendoff Spring
Grass Lv.39-40
UncommonLate
Night
Turnback Cave - Section 2
Grass Lv.38 Cave
RareLate
Morning/day
Sendoff Spring
Grass Lv.40
RareLate
Morning/day
Turnback Cave - Section 3
Grass Lv.46-48 Cave
UncommonPost
Night
Turnback Cave - Section 3
Grass Lv.47-48 Cave
RarePost
Morning/day
or 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 Platinum, 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.
In Platinum, Duskull evolves into Dusclops at level 37. Dusclops evolves into Dusknoir while holding a Reaper Cloth. Dusclops is a middle-stage evolution in the Duskull line.
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 leaning toward the physical side (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. Fits the support role.

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Gastly GhostPoison	C
Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 LickLv. 1 Damage vs Dusclops Thief 2x 19-23% Lick 2x 19-23% View Gastly builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 PaybackLv. 17 AstonishLv. 6 Damage vs Dusclops Thief 2x 21-27% Payback 2x 19-23% Astonish 2x 19-23% View Drifloon builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 ThiefTM46 PursuitLv. 1 Damage vs Dusclops Feint Attack 2x 47-56% Ominous Wind 2x 47-56% Thief 2x 47-56% Pursuit 2x 34-42% View Spiritomb builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow ClawTM65 ThiefTM46 PursuitLv. 20 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Claw 2x 47-56% Thief 2x 63-75% Pursuit 2x 44-52% View Absol builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Dusclops Thief 2x 23-28% Astonish 2x 19-23% View Rotom builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 PaybackLv. 17 AstonishLv. 6 Damage vs Dusclops Thief 2x 23-28% Payback 2x 17-22% Astonish 2x 19-23% View Drifloon builds →
Duskull Ghost	D
Available Moves Moves ThiefTM46 Shadow SneakLv. 22 PursuitLv. 25 AstonishLv. 14 Damage vs Dusclops Thief 2x 17-22% Shadow Sneak 2x 19-23% Pursuit 2x 13-16% Astonish 2x 16-19% View Duskull builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 62-74% Feint Attack 2x 48-58% Ominous Wind 2x 48-58% Thief 2x 48-58% View Spiritomb builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 BiteLv. 28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 37-44% Shadow Claw 2x 48-58% Bite 2x 62-74% Thief 2x 62-74% View Absol builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 29 ThiefTM46 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 66-78% Ominous Wind 2x 48-58% Thief 2x 23-27% Astonish 2x 21-25% View Rotom builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 48-58% Ominous Wind 2x 38-45% Thief 2x 23-27% Payback 2x 18-22% View Drifloon builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 32-38% Thief 2x 41-49% Payback 2x 34-41% View Nuzleaf builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 62-74% Feint Attack 2x 48-58% Ominous Wind 2x 48-58% Thief 2x 48-58% View Spiritomb builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 BiteLv. 28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 37-44% Shadow Claw 2x 48-58% Bite 2x 62-74% Thief 2x 62-74% View Absol builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 29 ThiefTM46 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 66-78% Ominous Wind 2x 48-58% Thief 2x 23-27% Astonish 2x 21-25% View Rotom builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 48-58% Ominous Wind 2x 38-45% Thief 2x 23-27% Payback 2x 18-22% View Drifloon builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 32-38% Thief 2x 41-49% Payback 2x 34-41% View Nuzleaf builds →

Spiritomb GhostDark	C
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Sucker PunchLv. 31 Feint AttackLv. 7 Ominous WindLv. 25 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 61-72% Sucker Punch 2x 52-62% Feint Attack 2x 47-55% Ominous Wind 2x 47-55% View Spiritomb builds →
Absol Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Shadow ClawTM65 BiteLv. 28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 35-41% Shadow Claw 2x 46-54% Bite 2x 61-72% Thief 2x 61-72% View Absol builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 29 ThiefTM46 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 61-72% Ominous Wind 2x 47-55% Thief 2x 20-24% Astonish 2x 16-20% View Rotom builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Ominous WindLv. 30 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 43-52% Ominous Wind 2x 33-39% Thief 2x 20-24% Payback 2x 18-22% View Drifloon builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallTM30 Feint AttackLv. 31 ThiefTM46 PaybackTM66 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 29-35% Feint Attack 2x 38-46% Thief 2x 38-46% Payback 2x 33-39% View Nuzleaf builds →