Dusclops
Dusclops is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0356 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost |
| Species | Beckon Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
| Weight | 30.6 kg (67.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pressure Frisk (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0149 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0190 (Platinum) 0154 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0136 (Sword/Shield) 0159 (Legends: Arceus) 0140 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense, 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 159 |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Defense | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Speed | 25 | 49 | 163 | |
| Total | 455 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Dusclops changes
- In Generation 5, Dusclops does not have the Frisk ability.
- In Generations 3-4, Dusclops has a base experience yield of 179.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | DUSCLOPS’s body is completely hollow - there is nothing at all inside. It is said that its body is like a black hole. This POKéMON will absorb anything into its body, but nothing will ever come back out. |
|---|---|
| Sapphire | DUSCLOPS absorbs anything, however large the object may be. This POKéMON hypnotizes its foe by waving its hands in a macabre manner and by bringing its single eye to bear. The hypnotized foe is made to do DUSCLOPS’s bidding. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole. |
| Emerald | It is thought that its body is hollow with only a spectral ball of fire burning inside. However, no one has been able to confirm this theory as fact. |
| Diamond Pearl |
Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void. |
| Platinum | It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Anyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery. |
| X | Anyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away. |
| Y | Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void. |
| Omega Ruby | Dusclops’s body is completely hollow—there is nothing at all inside. It is said that its body is like a black hole. This Pokémon will absorb anything into its body, but nothing will ever come back out. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Dusclops absorbs anything, however large the object may be. This Pokémon hypnotizes its foe by waving its hands in a macabre manner and by bringing its single eye to bear. The hypnotized foe is made to do Dusclops’s bidding. |
| Sword | Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole. |
| Shield | It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void. |
| Legends: Arceus | There are rumors that peeking inside its bandage-wrapped body will cause one to get pulled in through the gaps between the bandages, never to return. I’ve been too scared to verify. |
Moves learned by Dusclops
- In other generations
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Dusclops learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Bind | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 1 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 1 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 12 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 24 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 28 | Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 36 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 42 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Dusclops learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Punch | Ghost | 60 | ∞ |
Egg moves
Dusclops does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Dusclops is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 23 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 29 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 42 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 67 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 68 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 69 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 80 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 92 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 95 | Leech Life | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 109 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 151 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 161 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 174 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| 177 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 178 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 198 | Poltergeist | Ghost | 110 | 90 | |
| 202 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| 203 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 217 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Dusclops learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Dusclops can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| Leech Life | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 60 | 100 | |
| Power Shift | Normal | — | — | |
| Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Dusclops sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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- See all Dusclops sprites
Where to find Dusclops
| Ruby | Sky Pillar |
|---|---|
| Sapphire | Evolve Duskull |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Duskull |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 224 |
| Platinum | Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Duskull |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Route 8 |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 224, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Arena's Approach, Avalanche Slopes, Deadwood Haunt |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Dusclops questions
Other languages
| English | Dusclops |
|---|---|
| Japanese | サマヨール (Samayouru) |
| German | Zwirrklop |
| French | Téraclope |
| Italian | Dusclops |
| Spanish | Dusclops |
| Korean | 미라몽 (miramong) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 彷徨夜灵 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 彷徨夜靈 |
| English |
Beckon Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | てまねきポケモン |
| German | Wink-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Appel |
| Italian | Pokémon Ipnosguardo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Atrayente |
| Korean | 손짓포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 招手宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 招手寶可夢 |
Name origin
- dusk
- the partial darkness between day and night
- cyclops
- a monster with one eye



