Name origin

dusk
the partial darkness between day and night
skull
the bony framework of the head


Duskull artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 355
Type Ghost
Species Requiem Pokémon
Height 2′7″ (0.79m)
Weight 33.1 lbs (15.0 kg)
Abilities Levitate
Local № 148 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
189 (Platinum)
Japanese Yomawaru

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Defense
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 97
Growth Rate Fast

Type defenses

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Duskull stats

The base stats for Duskull 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 20
150 - 244
Attack 40
76 - 196
Defense 90
166 - 306
Sp. Atk 30
58 - 174
Sp. Def 90
166 - 306
Speed 25
49 - 163
Total 295

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby DUSKULL can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this POKéMON chooses a target, it will doggedly pursue the intended victim until the break of dawn.
Sapphire DUSKULL wanders lost among the deep darkness of midnight. There is an oft-told admonishment given to misbehaving children that this POKéMON will spirit away bad children who earn scoldings from their mothers.
Emerald A glare from its single scarlet eye makes even burly grown-ups freeze in utter fear. It is a nocturnal POKéMON that roams about under the cloak of darkness.
FireRed
LeafGreen
Making itself invisible, it silently sneaks up to prey. It has the ability to slip through thick walls.
Diamond
Pearl
It doggedly pursues its prey wherever it goes. However, the chase is abandoned at sunrise.
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It loves the crying of children. It startles bad kids by passing through walls and making them cry.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
If it finds bad children who won’t listen to their parents, it will spirit them away--or so it’s said.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Duskull learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 Night ShadeGhostSpecial-100
6 DisableNormalStatus-100
9 ForesightNormalStatus--
14 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
17 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
22 Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100
25 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
30 CurseGhostStatus--
33 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
38 HexGhostSpecial50100
41 Mean LookNormalStatus--
46 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
49 Future SightPsychicSpecial100100

Duskull learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 Night ShadeGhostSpecial-100
6 DisableNormalStatus-100
9 ForesightNormalStatus--
14 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
17 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
22 Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100
25 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
30 CurseGhostStatus--
33 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
38 Mean LookNormalStatus--
41 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
46 Future SightPsychicSpecial100100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
Destiny BondGhostStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
MementoDarkStatus-100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
ImprisonPsychicStatus--
GrudgeGhostStatus--
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
Destiny BondGhostStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
MementoDarkStatus-100
ImprisonPsychicStatus--
GrudgeGhostStatus--
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
SnatchDarkStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Duskull does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Duskull 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--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Duskull 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--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
49 SnatchDarkStatus--
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
79 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Duskull sprites

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

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Where to find Duskull

Sapphire
Ruby
Route 121, 123, Mt. Pyre
Emerald Mt. Pyre
Pearl
Diamond
Route 224
Platinum Route 209, Lost Tower, Turnback Cave

Pokeathlon stats

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

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Duskull questions