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Dustox in Pokémon X & Y

#269 in the X and Y Pokédex • Poison Moth Pokémon

Dustox in the National Pokédex
Dustox sprite

Normal

Shiny Dustox sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.

Pokémon Y

It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.

Pokémon details

Types

BugPoison

Category

Poison Moth Pokémon

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

31.6 kg (69.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0269

Dustox in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

60

230

324

Attack

50

94

218

Defense

70

130

262

Sp. Atk

50

94

218

Sp. Def

90

166

306

Speed

65

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.

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

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
135

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Wurmple

Wurmple

#265

Level 7 or higher; the Silcoon branch is fixed by Wurmple’s Encryption Constant in Generation VI, not by time of day or a player choice.

Silcoon

Silcoon

#266

Silcoon

Silcoon

#266

Level 10

Beautifly

Beautifly

#267

Wurmple

Wurmple

#265

Level 7 or higher; the Cascoon branch is fixed by Wurmple’s Encryption Constant in Generation VI, not by time of day or a player choice.

Cascoon

Cascoon

#268

Cascoon

Cascoon

#268

Level 10

Dustox

Dustox

#269

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

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

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

Psychic5010025
10Confusion

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

Psychic5010025
13Gust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying4010035
17Protect

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

Normal--10
20Moonlight

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Fairy--5
24Psybeam

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.

Psychic6510020
27Whirlwind

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
31Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
34Silver Wind

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.

Bug601005
38Toxic

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

Poison-9010
41Bug Buzz

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
45Quiver Dance

The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

Bug--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM09Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
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
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
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
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
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
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
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
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass9010010
TM62Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020
TM83Infestation

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

Bug2010020
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
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
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

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Wurmple — level up (level 15)

Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30

Cascoon — level up (level 1)

Poison Sting

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Poison1510035

Wurmple — level up (level 5)

String Shot

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Bug-9540

Wurmple — level up (level 1)

Tackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035

Wurmple — level up (level 1)

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
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying609525

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

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

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

Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

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

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Electric559515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Electric559515

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

Endure

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

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

Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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

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

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Poison Powder

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison-7535

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

Poison Sting

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Poison1510035

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

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

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

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

Normal7010020

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

Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

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

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

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

String Shot

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Bug-9540

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15

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

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Dragon4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shield Dust

Ability Slot 1

Blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Compound Eyes(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s accuracy.

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

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