Dunsparce
Dunsparce is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0206 |
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| Type | Normal |
| Species | Land Snake Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 14.0 kg (30.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Serene Grace 2. Run Away Rattled (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0052 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0052 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0035 (Black 2/White 2) 0040 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0063 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0188 (Scarlet/Violet) 0052 (The Isle of Armor) 0160 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 HP |
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| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 145 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
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| Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Total | 415 | 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

Dudunsparce
Two-Segment Form
Normal

Dudunsparce
Three-Segment Form
Normal
Dunsparce changes
- In Generations 2-3, Dunsparce has a base experience yield of 75.
- In Generation 4, Dunsparce has a base experience yield of 125.
- In Generations 2-7, Dunsparce has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | When spotted, this POKéMON escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. |
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| Silver | 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. |
| FireRed | If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can hover just slightly using its wings. |
| LeafGreen | When spotted, this POKéMON escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little. |
| HeartGold | When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. |
| SoulSilver | If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings. |
| 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. |
| X | When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. |
| Y | It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backward. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground. |
| Ultra Sun | It travels by digging through the ground. Diglett and Dunsparce share one another’s tunnels happily. |
| Ultra Moon | When it sees a person, it digs a hole with its tail to make its escape. If you happen to find one, consider yourself lucky. |
| Sword | This Pokémon’s tiny wings have some scientists saying that Dunsparce used to fly through the sky in ancient times. |
| Shield | The nests Dunsparce live in are mazes of tunnels. They never get lost in their own nests—they can tell where they are by the scent of the dirt. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little. |
| Scarlet | It creates mazes in dark locations. When spotted, it flees into the ground by digging with its tail. |
| Violet | If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings. |
Moves learned by Dunsparce
Moves learnt by level up
Dunsparce does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Dunsparce does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Dunsparce cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Dunsparce learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 4 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 8 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 12 | Glare | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 20 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 28 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Hyper Drill | Normal | 100 | 100 | |
| 36 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 40 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| 44 | Coil | Poison | — | — | |
| 48 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 52 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Dunsparce learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dunsparce gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Dunsparce is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Dunsparce sprites
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Where to find Dunsparce
Answers to Dunsparce questions
Other languages
| English | Dunsparce |
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| Japanese | ノコッチ (Nokocchi) |
| German | Dummisel |
| French | Insolourdo |
| Italian | Dunsparce |
| Spanish | Dunsparce |
| Korean | 노고치 (nogochi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 土龙弟弟 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 土龍弟弟 |
| English |
Land Snake Pokémon |
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| Japanese | つちへびポケモン |
| German | Erdschlangen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Serpent |
| Italian | Pokémon Terraserpe |
| Spanish | Pokémon Serpiente Tierra |
| Korean | 땅뱀포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 地蛇宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 地蛇寶可夢 |
Name origin
- dun
- a dull greyish-brown color
- sparse
- rare
