Dustox
Dustox is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Poison Moth Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 269 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 173 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Bug |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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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
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. |
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1 | Gust | Flying | ![]() | 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 | Silver Wind | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
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. |
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Bug Bite | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Electroweb | Electric | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Tailwind | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
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 |
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Bug Bite | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Level up |
Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 | Level up |
String Shot | Bug | ![]() | — | 95 | Level up |
Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Level up |
Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — | Move tutor |
Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Evolution |
Moves learnt by TM
Dustox is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
09 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 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 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
62 | Acrobatics | Flying | ![]() | 55 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
83 | Infestation | Bug | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
89 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
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 |
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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 |
Air Cutter | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Struggle Bug | Bug | ![]() | 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. |
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1 | Gust | Flying | ![]() | 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 | Silver Wind | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 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 Sun & Moon (regardless of level).
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.
Moves learnt by TM
Dustox is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
09 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 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 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
62 | Acrobatics | Flying | ![]() | 55 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
83 | Infestation | Bug | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
89 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
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-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 |
Air Cutter | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Struggle Bug | Bug | ![]() | 50 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Dustox sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Dustox
Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Wurmple/Silcoon/Cascoon |
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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
- What is a good moveset for Dustox?
- Which Hidden Power Types are exclusive to Beautifly/ Dustox?
- Beautifly or Dustox?
- Which of the five butterflies is the strongest?
- What would happen if a Dustox was poisoned?
- I'm thinking of getting a Dustox, would it be good for me to use?
- What is Flying Press' damage output on Dustox?
- Are there any specific moths or other insects that Dustox is based on?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Dustox |
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Japanese | ドクケイル (Dokucale) |
German | Pudox |
French | Papinox |
Name origin
- dust
- fine, dry particles
- toxic
- poisonous