Dunsparce

#206 in the National Pokédex • Land Snake Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

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Shiny

Forretress Gligar

Pokédex entries

Ruby

DUNSPARCE has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.

Sapphire

DUNSPARCE has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

Dunsparce doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	75

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Dunsparce

#206

No evolutions

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Rage	Physical	20	100	20	Raises the user's ATTACK every time it is hit.
4	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.
11	Yawn	Status	-	-	10	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
14	Glare	Status	-	75	30	Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis.
21	Spite	Status	-	100	10	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move.
24	Pursuit	Special	40	100	20	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
31	Screech	Status	-	85	40	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE.
34	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
41	Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse		Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM04	Calm Mind		Status	-	-	20	Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam		Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard		Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM22	Solar Beam		Special	120	100	10	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
TM23	Iron Tail		Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM24	Thunderbolt		Special	95	100	15	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25	Thunder		Special	120	70	10	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM26	Earthquake		Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig		Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM30	Shadow Ball		Physical	80	100	15	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave		Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM35	Flamethrower		Special	95	100	15	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast		Special	120	85	5	A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb		Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Special	40	100	10	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash		Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Ancient Power	Physical	60	100	5	An attack that may raise all stats.
Astonish	Physical	30	100	15	An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
Bide	Physical	-	100	10	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
Bite	Special	60	100	25	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.