Name origin

dun
yellow
sparse
rare


Dunsparce artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 206
Type Normal
Species Land Snake Pokémon
Height 4′11″ (1.50m)
Weight 30.9 lbs (14.0 kg)
Abilities Run Away
Serene Grace
Rattled (Dream World)
Local № 052 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
052 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
035 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Nokocchi

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 125
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

Nor Fir Wat Ele Gra Ice Fig Poi Gro Fly Psy Bug Roc Gho Dra Dar Ste
2 0

Dunsparce stats

The base stats for Dunsparce are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
HeartGold
When spotted, this POKéMON escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
Silver
SoulSilver
If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
Crystal It hides deep inside caves where no light ever reaches it and remains virtually motionless there.
Ruby
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.
Emerald Its drill-tipped tail is used to burrow into the ground backwards. This POKéMON is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
FireRed If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can hover just slightly using its wings.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
Black 2
White 2
It creates mazes in dark locations. When spotted, it flees into the ground by digging with its tail.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Dunsparce learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 RageNormalPhysical20100
1 Defense CurlNormalStatus--
4 RolloutRockPhysical3090
7 SpiteGhostStatus-100
10 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
13 ScreechNormalStatus-85
16 YawnNormalStatus--
19 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
22 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
25 RoostFlyingStatus--
28 GlareNormalStatus-90
31 DigGroundPhysical80100
34 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
37 CoilPoisonStatus--
40 EndureNormalStatus--
43 Drill RunGroundPhysical8095
46 EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
49 FlailNormalPhysical-100

Dunsparce learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 RageNormalPhysical20100
4 Defense CurlNormalStatus--
8 YawnNormalStatus--
12 GlareNormalStatus-90
16 RolloutRockPhysical3090
20 SpiteGhostStatus-100
24 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
28 ScreechNormalStatus-85
33 RoostFlyingStatus--
38 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
43 CoilPoisonStatus--
48 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
53 DigGroundPhysical80100
58 EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
63 FlailNormalPhysical-100

Dunsparce learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 RageNormalPhysical20100
5 Defense CurlNormalStatus--
9 YawnNormalStatus--
13 GlareNormalStatus-90
17 RolloutRockPhysical3090
21 SpiteGhostStatus-100
25 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
29 ScreechNormalStatus-85
33 RoostFlyingStatus--
37 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
41 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
45 DigGroundPhysical80100
49 EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
53 FlailNormalPhysical-100

Egg moves

Dunsparce learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Dunsparce egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
BiteDarkPhysical60100
AgilityPsychicStatus--
BideNormalPhysical--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
CurseGhostStatus--
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
AstonishGhostPhysical30100
Trump CardNormalSpecial-
HexGhostSpecial50100

Dunsparce learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Dunsparce egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
BiteDarkPhysical60100
AgilityPsychicStatus--
BideNormalPhysical--
Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
CurseGhostStatus--
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
AstonishGhostPhysical30100
Trump CardNormalSpecial-

Move Tutor moves

Dunsparce can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BindNormalPhysical1585
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
RoostFlyingStatus--
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Stealth RockRockStatus--
Drill RunGroundPhysical8095

Dunsparce can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Moves learnt by HM

Dunsparce is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Dunsparce is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Dunsparce is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Dunsparce is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Dunsparce sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Dunsparce normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Dunsparce shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Dunsparce normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Dunsparce shiny sprite

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Where to find Dunsparce

Gold
Silver
Dark Cave
FireRed
LeafGreen
Three Isle Port
Pearl
Diamond
Route 208
Platinum Route 208
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Dark Cave
White
Black
Route 12
Black 2
White 2
Route 1, 2, 6, 12, 18, Dreamyard, Victory Road, Village Bridge, Floccesy Ranch, Nature Sanctuary, 20

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power ★ ★
Skill
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Dunsparce questions