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Dustox

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Dustox

#269 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Poison Moth Pokémon

Dustox sprite

Normal

Shiny Dustox sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black 2

Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.

Pokémon White 2

Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.

Details

Types

BugPoison

Category

Poison Moth Pokémon

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

31.6 kg (69.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0269

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

60

230

324

Attack

50

94

218

Defense

70

130

262

Sp. Atk

50

94

218

Sp. Def

90

166

306

Speed

65

121

251

Total

385

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Dustox, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
135

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Wurmple

Wurmple

#265

Level 7 or higher; the branch is fixed by Wurmple’s personality value (Silcoon branch).

Silcoon

Silcoon

#266

Silcoon

Silcoon

#266

Level 10

Beautifly

Beautifly

#267

Wurmple

Wurmple

#265

Level 7 or higher; the branch is fixed by Wurmple’s personality value (Cascoon branch).

Cascoon

Cascoon

#268

Cascoon

Cascoon

#268

Level 10

Dustox

Dustox

#269

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Black 2
5%
White 2
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.

10ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.

13GustFlyingSpecial4010035

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

20MoonlightNormalStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

24PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.

27WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

31Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

34Silver WindBugSpecial601005

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

38ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

41Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

45Quiver DanceBugStatus--20

The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden Power

Varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial3010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

ElectrowebElectricSpecial559515

The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

RoostFlyingStatus--10

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Learn these before evolving. The source column identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
AcquisitionDescription
HardenNormalStatus--30

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 1)

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

Prior evolution: tutor

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Poison StingPoisonPhysical1510035

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 5)

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

String ShotBugStatus-9540

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 1)

The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

TackleNormalPhysical5010035

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 1)

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

These moves require the labeled trade, transfer or historical gift route. Individual options do not establish that every combination is legal.
Class
AcquisitionDescription
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

DefogFlyingStatus--15

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Defog → trade to HGSS → PokéTransfer

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

EndureNormalStatus--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Natural Gift

Varies

Physical-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shield Dust

Ability Slot 1

Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Compound Eyes(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon’s accuracy is boosted.

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

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