Duskull
Duskull is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Requiem Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 355 |
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Type | Ghost |
Species | Requiem Pokémon |
Height | 0.8 m (2′07″) |
Weight | 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Levitate Frisk (hidden ability) |
Local № | 148 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 189 (Platinum) 153 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 135 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Special Defense |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 59 |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 20 | 150 | 244 | |
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Attack | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Speed | 25 | 49 | 163 | |
Total | 295 | 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
Duskull changes
- In Generation 5, Duskull does not have the Frisk ability.
- In Generations 3-4, Duskull has a base experience yield of 97.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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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. |
FireRed LeafGreen | Making itself invisible, it silently sneaks up to prey. It has the ability to slip through thick walls. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl | It doggedly pursues its prey wherever it goes. However, the chase is abandoned at sunrise. |
Platinum | 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. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | It loves the crying of children. It startles bad kids by passing through walls and making them cry. |
X | It doggedly pursues its prey wherever it goes. However, the chase is abandoned at sunrise. |
Y | If it finds bad children who won’t listen to their parents, it will spirit them away--or so it’s said. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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. |
Sword | If it finds bad children who won’t listen to their parents, it will spirit them away—or so it’s said. |
Shield | Making itself invisible, it silently sneaks up to prey. It has the ability to slip through thick walls. |
Moves learned by Duskull
Moves learnt by level up
Duskull learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
4 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | ![]() | 40 | 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 | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
44 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Duskull learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Duskull egg moves page.
Move Tutor moves
Duskull can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Poltergeist | Ghost | ![]() | 110 | 90 |
Skitter Smack | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Duskull is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Revenge | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
70 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
77 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Duskull is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
37 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
38 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Duskull learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
6 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
14 | Foresight | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
22 | Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
25 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
30 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
38 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
41 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Mean Look | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
54 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Duskull learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Duskull egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Feint Attack | Dark | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Grudge | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Memento | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Pain Split | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Duskull can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Ally Switch | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Gravity | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Pain Split | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Snatch | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Telekinesis | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Duskull is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
63 | Embargo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Infestation | Bug | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Duskull can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Duskull sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Duskull
Ruby | Route 121, 123, Mt. Pyre |
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Sapphire | Mt. Pyre |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Mt. Pyre |
Diamond Pearl |
Route 224 |
Platinum | Route 209, Lost Tower, 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 |
Mt. Pyre |
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 | Route 6, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat, Motostoke Riverbank, Watchtower Ruins |
Shield | Route 6, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat, Motostoke Riverbank, Watchtower Ruins |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Duskull |
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Japanese | ヨマワル (Yomawaru) |
German | Zwirrlicht |
French | Skelénox |
Name origin
- dusk
- the partial darkness between day and night
- skull
- the bony framework of the head