Dustox

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Dustox is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Poison Moth Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	269
Type	Bug Poison
Species	Poison Moth Pokémon
Height	1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight	31.6 kg (69.7 lbs)
Abilities	1. Shield Dust Compound Eyes (hidden ability)
Local №	018 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 052 (Diamond/Pearl) 052 (Platinum) 018 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 052 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 022 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	173
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP	60	230	324
Attack	50	94	218
Defense	70	130	262
Sp. Atk	50	94	218
Sp. Def	90	166	306
Speed	65	121	251
Total	385	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Dustox.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2			¼		¼	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	2	½	2					½

Evolution chart

#265
Wurmple
Bug

(Level 7, random based on personality)

#266
Silcoon
Bug

(Level 10)

#267
Beautifly
Bug · Flying

(Level 7, random based on personality)

#268
Cascoon
Bug

(Level 10)

#269
Dustox
Bug · Poison

Dustox changes

In Generation 3, Dustox has a base experience yield of 160.
In Generation 4, Dustox has a base experience yield of 161.
In Generations 5-6, Dustox has a base experience yield of 135.
In Generations 3-7, Dustox has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Ruby	DUSTOX is instinctively drawn to light. Swarms of this POKéMON are attracted by the bright lights of cities, where they wreak havoc by stripping the leaves off roadside trees for food.
Sapphire	When DUSTOX flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that will even make a pro wrestler sick. This POKéMON searches for food using its antennae like radar.
FireRed LeafGreen	It scatters horribly toxic dust when it senses danger. They tend to gather in the glow of streetlamps at night.
Emerald	It is a nocturnal POKéMON that flies from fields and mountains to the attraction of streetlights at night. It looses highly toxic powder from its wings.
Diamond	A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
Pearl	It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
Platinum	Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It scatters its fine dust all over when it is attacked. It is a nocturnal Pokémon.
Black White Black 2 White 2	Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
X	A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
Y	It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
Omega Ruby	Dustox is instinctively drawn to light. Swarms of this Pokémon are attracted by the bright lights of cities, where they wreak havoc by stripping the leaves off roadside trees for food.
Alpha Sapphire	When Dustox flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that will even make a pro wrestler sick. This Pokémon searches for food using its antennae like radar.
Brilliant Diamond	Dustox are nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
Shining Pearl	It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
Legends: Arceus	Tends to be drawn to bonfires on dark nights. Difficult to chase away from settlements because of the way it scatters highly toxic scales.

Moves learned by Dustox

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Dustox learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
1	Gust	Flying	40	100
1	Harden	Normal	—	—
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100
1	String Shot	Bug	—	95
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
12	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
15	Poison Powder	Poison	—	75
17	Moonlight	Fairy	—	—
20	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
22	Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
25	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
27	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
30	Whirlwind	Normal	—	—
32	Toxic	Poison	—	90
35	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
37	Protect	Normal	—	—
40	Quiver Dance	Bug	—	—

Moves learnt on evolution

Dustox learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Gust	Flying		40	100

Egg moves

Dustox does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Dustox is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
19	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
51	Roost	Flying	—	—
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
62	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
97	Defog	Flying	—	—

Moves learnt by level up

Dustox learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
?	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100
6	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
6	Tackle	Normal	40	100
11	Poison Powder	Poison	—	75
18	Silver Wind	Bug	60	100
25	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
34	Extrasensory	Psychic	80	100
43	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100

Move Tutor moves

Dustox can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100
Psychic	Psychic	90	100
Rest	Psychic	—	—
Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
Swift	Normal	60	∞

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Dustox sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal					—		—
Shiny					—		—

See all Dustox sprites

Where to find Dustox

Ruby Sapphire	Evolve Wurmple/Silcoon/Cascoon
FireRed LeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Evolve Wurmple/Silcoon/Cascoon
Diamond	Evolve Wurmple/Silcoon/Cascoon
Pearl	Route 230, Eterna Forest
Platinum	Route 205, 224, 229, Eterna Forest
HeartGold SoulSilver	National Park
Black	Trade/migrate from another game
White	Evolve Wurmple/Silcoon/Cascoon
Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Wurmple/Silcoon/Cascoon
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	Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Wurmple/Silcoon/Cascoon
Shining Pearl	Route 230, Eterna Forest
Legends: Arceus	The Heartwood, Grueling Grove, Floaro Gardens, Veilstone Cape
Scarlet Violet	Not available in this game

Answers to Dustox questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Dustox
Japanese	ドクケイル (Dokucale)
German	Pudox
French	Papinox

Name origin

dust: fine, dry particles
toxic: poisonous