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 Type Bug Poison Species Poison Moth Pokémon Height 3′11″ (1.19m) Weight 69.7 lbs (31.6 kg) Abilities Shield Dust
Compound Eyes (hidden ability)Local № 018 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
052 (Diamond/Pearl)
052 (Platinum)
018 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)Japanese Dokukeiru Training
EV yield 3 Special Defense Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 161 Growth Rate Medium Fast Breeding
Egg Groups Bug Gender 50% male, 50% female Egg cycles 15 (base 3,840 steps) Base stats
Total 385 Min Max 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 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.
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. |
Evolution chart
Name origin
- dust
- fine, dry particles
- toxic
- poisonous
Moves learned by Dustox
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Moves learnt by level up
Dustox learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun/Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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.
Moves learnt by TM
Dustox is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun/Moon:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.6 Toxic Poison — 90 9 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 — — -
Moves learnt by level up
Dustox learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.1 Gust Flying 40 100 10 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 — — Egg moves
Dustox does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
Move Tutor moves
Dustox can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Bug Bite Bug 60 100 Electroweb Electric 55 95 Giga Drain Grass 75 100 Signal Beam Bug 75 100 Snore Normal 50 100 Tailwind Flying — — Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire by a previous evolution of Dustox. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.MethodBug 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 Moves learnt by HM
Dustox does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
Moves learnt by TM
Dustox is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.6 Toxic Poison — 90 9 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 70 Flash Normal — 100 76 Struggle Bug Bug 50 100 83 Infestation Bug 20 100 87 Swagger Normal — 85 88 Sleep Talk Normal — — 89 U-turn Bug 70 100 90 Substitute Normal — — 94 Secret Power Normal 70 100 100 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 Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.MethodDouble-Edge Normal 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor Mimic Normal — — Generation 3 — Move tutor Captivate Normal — 100 Generation 4 — TM Natural Gift Normal — 100 Generation 4 — TM Defog Flying — — Generation 4 — HM 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
Dustox sprites
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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 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Answers to Dustox questions
- What is a good moveset for Dustox?
- Which Hidden Power Types are exclusive to Beautifly/ Dustox?
- Beautifly or Dustox?
- What would happen if a Dustox was poisoned?
- What is Flying Press' damage output on Dustox?
- I'm thinking of getting a Dustox, would it be good for me to use?
- Which of the five butterflies is the strongest?
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