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Dustox

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

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Bug

Steps to Hatch

3,840

Effort Values Yielded

3 SpD

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

173
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Wurmple

Wurmple

#265

Level 7

Silcoon

Silcoon

#266

Wurmple

Wurmple

#265

Level 7

Cascoon

Cascoon

#268

Silcoon

Silcoon

#266

Level 10

Beautifly

Beautifly

#267

Cascoon

Cascoon

#268

Level 10

Dustox

Dustox

#269

Cascoon

Lotad

Dustox normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Dustox sprite

Shiny

Dustox

Poison Moth Pokémon

#269
BugPoison

Height

1.2 m

Weight

31.6 kg

Base XP

173

Abilities

Shield DustCompound Eyes

HP

60

Attack

50

Defense

70

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

90

Speed

65

Total

385

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireFlyingPsychicRock

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

GrassFighting

Takes 0.5× from

PoisonBug
Shed ShellShed Shell
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
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, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle 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.

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 PowerNormalSpecial110015

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--5

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.

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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B/W / Pokédex

Dustox

Dustox

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

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Bug

Steps to Hatch

3,840

Effort Values Yielded

3 SpD

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

173
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Wurmple

Wurmple

#265

Level 7

Silcoon

Silcoon

#266

Wurmple

Wurmple

#265

Level 7

Cascoon

Cascoon

#268

Silcoon

Silcoon

#266

Level 10

Beautifly

Beautifly

#267

Cascoon

Cascoon

#268

Level 10

Dustox

Dustox

#269

Cascoon

Lotad

Dustox normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Dustox sprite

Shiny

Dustox

Poison Moth Pokémon

#269
BugPoison

Height

1.2 m

Weight

31.6 kg

Base XP

173

Abilities

Shield DustCompound Eyes

HP

60

Attack

50

Defense

70

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

90

Speed

65

Total

385

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireFlyingPsychicRock

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

GrassFighting

Takes 0.5× from

PoisonBug
Shed ShellShed Shell
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
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, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle 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.

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 PowerNormalSpecial110015

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--5

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.

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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