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Dunsparce in Pokémon X & Y

#40 in the X and Y Pokédex • Land Snake Pokémon

Dunsparce in the National Pokédex
Dunsparce sprite

Normal

Shiny Dunsparce sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.

Pokémon Y

It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.

Pokémon details

Type

Normal

Category

Land Snake Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

14 kg (30.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0206

Pokédex

#40

Dunsparce in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

100

310

404

Attack

70

130

262

Defense

70

130

262

Sp. Atk

65

121

251

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

45

85

207

Total

415

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.

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

Weak to

Resists

Dunsparce doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Central Kalos #40
EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
145

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Dunsparce

Dunsparce

#40

No evolutions

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 3

Road 3

Walking in tall grass or a cave55%

-

Route 22

Road 22

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

-

Route 22

Road 22

Walking in yellow flowers265%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Normal)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 3

Road 3

Walking in tall grass or a cave55%

-

Route 22

Road 22

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

-

Route 22

Road 22

Walking in yellow flowers265%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Normal)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartRage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020
StartDefense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40
4Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020
7Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010
10Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
13Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
16Yawn

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Normal--10
19Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005
22Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
25Roost

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

Flying--10
28Glare

The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.

Normal-10030
31Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
34Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015
37Coil

The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.

Poison--20
40Endure

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

Normal--10
43Drill Run

The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.

Ground809510
46Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005
49Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM04Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Roost

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

Flying--10
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

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

Grass12010010
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM30Shadow Ball

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

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire110855
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM42Facade

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

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

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

Dark6010025
TM48Round

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

Normal6010015
TM57Charge Beam

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM73Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-10020
TM74Gyro Ball

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

Steel-1005
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM93Wild Charge

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

Electric9010015
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005
Astonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Ghost3010015
Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10
Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015
Hex

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

Ghost6510010
Magic Coat

A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

Psychic--15
Secret Power

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

Normal7010020
Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
Snore

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

Normal5010015
Trump Card

The fewer PP this move has, the greater its power.

Normal--5

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Bind

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Normal158520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bind

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Normal158520

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mimic

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pain Split

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Normal--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pain Split

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Normal--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Serene Grace

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the likelihood of additional effects occurring.

Doubles the chance of moves’ additional effects occurring.

Run Away

Ability Slot 2

Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Rattled(Hidden Ability)

Some move types scare it and boost its Speed stat.

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

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