Dustox

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

Dustox

Dustox artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

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)

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.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
2¼¼½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
22½2½

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

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.

Moves learned by Dustox

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Dustox learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
12ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
15Poison PowderPoisonStatus — 75
17MoonlightFairyStatus — —
20VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
22PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
25Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
27Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
30WhirlwindNormalStatus — —
32ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
35Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
37ProtectNormalStatus — —
40Quiver DanceBugStatus — —

Moves learnt on evolution

Dustox learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100

Egg moves

Dustox does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move Tutor moves

Dustox can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
DefogFlyingStatus — —
ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Laser FocusNormalStatus — —
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus — —

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Dustox. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100 Level up
HardenNormalStatus — — Level up
Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100 Level up
String ShotBugStatus — 95 Level up
TackleNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up
Iron DefenseSteelStatus — — Move tutor
HardenNormalStatus — — Evolution

Moves learnt by TM

Dustox is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
09VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
19RoostFlyingStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
53Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
83InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Dustox 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
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus — 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus — — Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — TM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞ Generation 4 — Move tutor
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
FlashNormalStatus — 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100 Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Dustox learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
12ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
15Poison PowderPoisonStatus — 75
17MoonlightFairyStatus — —
20VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
22PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
25Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
27Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
30WhirlwindNormalStatus — —
32ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
35Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
37ProtectNormalStatus — —
40Quiver DanceBugStatus — —

Moves learnt on evolution

Dustox learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun & Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100

Egg moves

Dustox does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Sun & Moon by a previous evolution of Dustox. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100 Level up
HardenNormalStatus — — Level up
Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100 Level up
String ShotBugStatus — 95 Level up
TackleNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up
HardenNormalStatus — — Evolution

Moves learnt by TM

Dustox is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
09VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
19RoostFlyingStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
53Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
83InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Dustox can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus — 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus — — Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — TM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞ Generation 4 — Move tutor
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
FlashNormalStatus — 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100 Generation 6 — TM

Dustox sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
Normal Dustox sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Dustox sprite from Diamond & Pearl Dustox sprite from Black & White Dustox sprite from X & Y — —
Shiny Dustox Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Dustox Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Dustox Shiny sprite from Black & White Dustox Shiny sprite from X & Y — —

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

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