Dustox

#0269 in the National Pokédex • Poison Moth Pokémon

Dustox

#0269 in the National Pokédex • Poison Moth Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

230

324

Attack

218

Defense

130

262

Sp. Atk

218

Sp. Def

166

306

Speed

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.

Cascoon

Lotad

Normal

Shiny

Dustox

Poison Moth Pokémon

#0269

Bug Poison

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

31.6 kg (69.7 lbs)

Abilities

Shield Dust Compound EyesHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Dustox takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

2×

Flying

2×

Psychic

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Grass

0.25×

Fighting

0.25×

Poison

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Wurmple #0265	Level 7	Silcoon #0266
Silcoon #0266	Level 10	Beautifly #0267
Wurmple #0265	Level 7	Cascoon #0268
Cascoon #0268	Level 10	Dustox #0269

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100	25	An attack that may cause confusion.
Start	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the user's DEFENSE.
Start	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100	35	An attack that may poison the target.
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	A full-body charge attack.
13	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100	35	Whips up a strong gust of wind.
15	Poison Powder	Poison	Status	-	75	35	A move that may poison the foe.
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
20	Moonlight	Fairy	Status	-	-	5	Restores HP (varies by time).
24	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may confuse the foe.
25	Leech Life	Bug	Physical	80	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
27	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Blows away the foe & ends battle.
31	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.
34	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100	5	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
38	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
41	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100	10	The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
45	Quiver Dance	Bug	Status	-	-	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.

		Class				Description
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Roost	Flying	Status	-	-	10	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Defog	Flying	Status	-	-	15	Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe’s evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100	15	The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100	20	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Infestation	Bug	Special	20	100	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.