Dusclops Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Dusclops official artwork
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Dusclops

Beckon Pokémon

GHOST

Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.

Dusclops Pokédex brings together the essential information for Dusclops, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Dusclops is National Pokédex #356 and was introduced in Generation III. It is a Ghost-type Pokémon.

This Dusclops Pokédex covers Dusclops across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.

Dusclops at a glance

Type
GHOST
Weak to
GHOST2×DARK2×
Best base stat
Defense — 130
Abilities
Pressure, Frisk (Hidden)
Next evolution
Dusknoir — Trade · holding Reaper Cloth

Dusclops Pokédex overview

Dusclops has the Ghost typing, it belongs to Generation III, its Pokédex classification is the Beckon Pokémon. Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Dusclops Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Dusclops quick facts

Height
1.6 m
Weight
30.6 kg
Generation
Generation III
Growth rate
Fast
Capture rate
90
Base happiness
35

Dusclops Pokédex type and weaknesses

Dusclops is weak to Ghost and Dark. It resists Poison and Bug. It is immune to Normal and Fighting. These matchups come from Dusclops's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Dusclops and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Dusclops type effectiveness

Damage taken when Dusclops is hit by each type:

Weak to

GHOST2×DARK2×

Resists

POISON½×BUG½×

Immune to

NORMAL0×FIGHTING0×

Based on Ghost typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Dusclops Pokédex stats

Dusclops has a base stat total of 455, with Defense as its highest listed base stat at 130. In the Dusclops Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Dusclops is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Dusclops base stats

Hp40
Attack70
Defense130
Special Attack60
Special Defense130
Speed25
Total455

Dusclops Pokédex abilities

Dusclops can have Pressure and Frisk as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Dusclops functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Dusclops abilities

Pressure

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

Frisk Hidden

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Dusclops Pokédex evolution

Dusclops evolves from Duskull. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Dusclops evolution family

355Duskull
Level 37
356Dusclops
Trade · holding Reaper Cloth
477Dusknoir

Dusclops evolution requirements

Evolves into

Dusknoir

Trade · holding Reaper Cloth

Dusclops Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Dusclops has 1 form shown on this Dusclops Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Dusclops normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Dusclops.

Dusclops Pokédex game appearances

Dusclops appears in 18 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Emerald, Firered and Heartgold. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Dusclops appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Dusclops game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldGame data
FireredGame data
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenGame data
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RubyWild encounter
SapphireGame data
ShieldWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
SwordWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data
XWild encounter
YWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Dusclops?

The locations below show where Dusclops can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Dusclops encounter locations

85 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
DiamondSinnoh Route 224 AreaWalk5210%Radar On
DiamondSinnoh Route 224 AreaWalk5410%Radar On
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk4510%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk4510%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk4610%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
PearlSinnoh Route 224 AreaWalk5210%Radar On
PearlSinnoh Route 224 AreaWalk5410%Radar On
PlatinumSendoff Spring AreaWalk3910%Time Night
PlatinumSendoff Spring AreaWalk404%Slot2 None
PlatinumSendoff Spring AreaWalk404%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumSendoff Spring AreaWalk404%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumSendoff Spring AreaWalk404%Slot2 Leafgreen
PlatinumSendoff Spring AreaWalk401%—
PlatinumTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Walk4610%Time Night
PlatinumTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Walk474%Slot2 None
PlatinumTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Walk474%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Walk474%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Walk474%Slot2 Leafgreen
PlatinumTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Walk481%—
PlatinumTurnback Cave Before Pillar 1Walk1610%Time Night
PlatinumTurnback Cave Before Pillar 1Walk184%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumTurnback Cave Before Pillar 1Walk184%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumTurnback Cave Before Pillar 1Walk184%Slot2 Leafgreen
PlatinumTurnback Cave Before Pillar 1Walk181%Radar On
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Walk2610%Time Night
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Walk284%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Walk284%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Walk284%Slot2 Leafgreen
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Walk281%—
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Walk3610%Time Night
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Walk384%Slot2 None
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Walk384%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Walk384%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Walk384%Slot2 Leafgreen
PlatinumTurnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Walk381%—
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 1Walk1610%Time Night
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 1Walk184%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 1Walk184%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 1Walk184%Slot2 Leafgreen
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 1Walk181%Radar On
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 2Walk3610%Time Night
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 2Walk384%Slot2 None
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 2Walk384%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 2Walk384%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 2Walk384%Slot2 Leafgreen
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 2Walk381%—
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 3Walk3610%Time Night
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 3Walk374%Slot2 None
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 3Walk374%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 3Walk374%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 3Walk374%Slot2 Leafgreen
PlatinumTurnback Cave Pillar 3Walk371%—
RubySky Pillar 1fWalk4810%—
RubySky Pillar 1fWalk505%—
RubySky Pillar 3fWalk5110%—
RubySky Pillar 3fWalk535%—
RubySky Pillar 5fWalk5410%—
RubySky Pillar 5fWalk565%—
ShieldGalar Route 8 ♂ainWalk38–4015%—
ShieldGiants Seat AreaOverworld Special46100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants Seat AreaOverworld Special60100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special40100%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special40100%Weather Raining, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special40100%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special40100%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special60100%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special60100%Weather Raining, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special60100%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special60100%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk4510%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk4510%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone ♂ountainWalk4610%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 35
SwordGalar Route 8 ♂ainWalk38–4015%—
SwordGiants Seat AreaOverworld Special46100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants Seat AreaOverworld Special60100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special40100%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special40100%Weather Raining, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special40100%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special40100%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special60100%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special60100%Weather Raining, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special60100%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld Special60100%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
XFriend Safari GhostWalk3033%Friend Safari Slot 3
YFriend Safari GhostWalk3033%Friend Safari Slot 3

Dusclops Pokédex moves

The Dusclops Pokédex lists 150 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Dusclops move explorer

150 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
—Shadow PunchGHOSTPhysical60—20Level Up
1AbsorbGRASSSpecial2010025Level Up
1AstonishGHOSTPhysical3010015Level Up
1BindNORMALPhysical158520Level Up
1DisableNORMALStatus—10020Level Up
1Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Level Up
1Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Level Up
1GravityPSYCHICStatus——5Level Up
1Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Level Up
1LeerNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
1Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Level Up
1Shadow SneakGHOSTPhysical4010030Level Up
1Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Level Up
9ForesightNORMALStatus——40Level Up
11HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Level Up
12Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Level Up
18Leech LifeBUGPhysical8010010Level Up
20PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Level Up
22PursuitDARKPhysical4010020Level Up
24Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Level Up
25Dark PulseDARKSpecial8010015Level Up
28Mean LookNORMALStatus——5Level Up
30CurseGHOSTStatus——10Level Up
34Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Level Up
43PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Level Up
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Charge BeamELECTRICSpecial509010Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—Dark PulseDARKSpecial8010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—EmbargoDARKStatus—10015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—FlashNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—GravityPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—HazeICEStatus——30Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—InfestationBUGSpecial2010020Machine
—Leech LifeBUGPhysical8010010Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—MetronomeNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Machine
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Machine
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Machine
—Phantom ♀orceGHOSTPhysical9010010Machine
—PoltergeistGHOSTPhysical110905Machine
—Power Up PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RevengeFIGHTINGPhysical6010010Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Skitter SmackBUGPhysical709010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—TormentDARKStatus—10015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Machine
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—HazeICEStatus——30Egg
—MementoDARKStatus—10010Egg
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Egg
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—BindNORMALPhysical158520Tutor
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Dark PulseDARKSpecial8010015Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Tutor
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Tutor
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Tutor
—GravityPSYCHICStatus——5Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Tutor
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Tutor
—MetronomeNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Tutor
—Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Tutor
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—PoltergeistGHOSTPhysical110905Tutor
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Tutor
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Skitter SmackBUGPhysical709010Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Sucker PunchDARKPhysical701005Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor

Dusclops Pokédex entries

The Dusclops Pokédex entries below let you compare how Dusclops has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Dusclops Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Ruby

DUSCLOPS’s body is completely hollow - there is nothing at all inside. It is said that its body is like a black hole. This POKéMON will absorb anything into its body, but nothing will ever come back out.

Sapphire

DUSCLOPS absorbs anything, however large the object may be. This POKéMON hypnotizes its foe by waving its hands in a macabre manner and by bringing its single eye to bear. The hypnotized foe is made to do DUSCLOPS’s bidding.

Emerald

It is thought that its body is hollow with only a spectral ball of fire burning inside. However, no one has been able to confirm this theory as fact.

Firered

Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.

Leafgreen

Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.

Diamond

Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.

Pearl

Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.

Platinum

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

Heartgold

Anyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away.

Soulsilver

Anyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away.

Black

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

White

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

Black 2

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

White 2

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

X

Anyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away.

Y

Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.

Omega Ruby

Dusclops’s body is completely hollow—there is nothing at all inside. It is said that its body is like a black hole. This Pokémon will absorb anything into its body, but nothing will ever come back out.

Alpha Sapphire

Dusclops absorbs anything, however large the object may be. This Pokémon hypnotizes its foe by waving its hands in a macabre manner and by bringing its single eye to bear. The hypnotized foe is made to do Dusclops’s bidding.

Sword

Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.

Shield

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

Legends Arceus

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.

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