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.
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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 |
 Chien-Pao DarkIce | S | |
Obtain MethodWest Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Chien-Pao builds →Dark Pulse 2x59-70% Throat Chop 2x75-89% Crunch 2x75-89% Night Slash 2x66-78% | ||
 Ting-Lu DarkGround | S | |
Obtain MethodSocarrat Trail Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Ting-Lu builds →Dark Pulse 2x42-50% Throat Chop 2x70-83% Hex 2x23-28% Snarl 2x30-37% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Tyranitar builds →Dark Pulse 2x62-73% Crunch 2x83-99% Bite 2x63-76% Snarl 2x44-52% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x69-81% Dark Pulse 2x79-94% Bite 2x53-63% Assurance 2x53-63% | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Wo-Chien builds →Foul Play 2x69-81% Dark Pulse 2x62-73% Knock Off 2x49-57% Hex 2x34-40% | ||
 | 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% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 53 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Dusclops Best Moveset
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
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
How to Get Dusclops in Scarlet & Violet
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.
Dusclops Guide
At 455 BST, Dusclops is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dusknoir before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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
Winds & Waves