Duskull
#355 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Requiem Pokémon
Duskull
#355 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Requiem Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
20
150
244
Attack
40
76
196
Defense
90
166
306
Sp. Atk
30
58
174
Sp. Def
90
166
306
Speed
25
49
163
Total
295
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpD |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 59 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,400 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
If it finds bad children who won’t listen to their parents, it will spirit them away--or so it’s said.

SoulSilver
If it finds bad children who won’t listen to their parents, it will spirit them away--or so it’s said.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Duskull #355 | Level 37 | ![]() Dusclops #356 |
![]() Dusclops #356 | Trade holding Reaper Cloth | ![]() Dusknoir #477 |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced. |
| Start | Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level. |
| 6 | Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 80 | 20 | For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used. |
| 9 | Foresight | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe. |
| 14 | Astonish | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| 22 | Shadow Sneak | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first. |
| 25 | Pursuit | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle. |
| 30 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. |
| 33 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn. |
| 38 | Mean Look | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| 41 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled. |
| 46 | Future Sight | ![]() | Special | 80 | 90 | 15 | Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked with a hunk of psychic energy. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm Mind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe. |
| TM49 | Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | ![]() | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn. |
| TM63 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM79 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM92 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the foe off guard and swaps the foe’s held item with its own. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | When this move is used, if the user faints, the foe that landed the knockout hit also faints. |
| Feint Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. |
| Grudge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the foe’s move that knocked it out. |
| Imprison | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | If the foe knows any move also known by the user, the foe is prevented from using it. |
| Memento | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user faints upon using this move. In return, it sharply lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe. |
Traits
Levitate
Ability Slot 1
Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Evades Ground moves.











































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