#269 Dustox
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves SpinOff Dex
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Gen IV Dex Gen III Dex

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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Dustox
Japan: Dokukeiru
ドクケイル
French: Papinox
German: Pudox
Korean: 독케일
National: #269
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Abilities: Shield Dust - Compoundeyes (Hidden Ability)
Shield Dust: Damaging moves used by the opponent will not have an additional effect.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Compoundeyes: Raises the Pokémon’s accuracy by 30%.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Poison Moth Pokémon 3’11”
1.2m
69.7lbs
31.6kg
45 3,840
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 3 Sp. Defense Point(s)
14 Level 10
Damage Taken
*1 *2 *1 *1 *0.25 *1 *0.25 *0.5 *1 *2 *2 *0.5 *2 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups

Shed Shell
- 5%
Bug
Evolutionary Chain
Locations
Black Trade from White
White Evolve Silcoon
Black 2 Trade Required
White 2 Trade Required
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Confusion 50 100 25 10
The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.
10 Confusion 50 100 25 10
The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.
13 Gust 40 100 35 --
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
20 Moonlight -- -- 5 --
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
24 Psybeam 65 100 20 10
The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.
27 Whirlwind -- 100 20 --
The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
31 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
34 Silver Wind 60 100 5 --
The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user's stats.
38 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
41 Bug Buzz 90 100 10 --
The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
45 Quiver Dance -- -- 20 --
The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09 Venoshock 65 100 10 --
The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solarbeam 120 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29 Psychic 90 100 10 --
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 --
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100 10 30
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100 10 --
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100 15 --
The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100 20 --
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets' Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM89 U-turn 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Bug Bite6010020--
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Electroweb559515--
The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Giga Drain7510010--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Roost----10--
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Signal Beam751001510
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Tailwind----30--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Pre-Evolution Only Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Method
Harden -- -- 30 --
Lv. 1
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Tackle 50 100 35 --
Lv. 1
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shot -- 95 40 --
Lv. 1
The targets are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. This silk reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Poison Sting 15 100 35 30
Lv. 5
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Bug Bite 60 100 20 --
Lv. 15
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Defog -- -- 15 -- Gen IV HM05 DPt
A strong wind blows away the target's obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Air Cutter 55 95 25 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Twister 40 100 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.
String Shot -- 95 40 -- Move Tutor - HGSS
The targets are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. This silk reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 60 50 70 50 90 65
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 49 - 91 67 - 109 49 - 91 85 - 127 63 - 105
Lv. 100 230 - 324 94 - 179 130 - 215 94 - 179 166 - 251 121 - 206
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 55 - 102 75 - 122 55 - 102 95 - 142 70 - 117
Lv. 100 230 - 324 105 - 199 145 - 239 105 - 199 185 - 279 135 - 229
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 60 - 112 82 - 134 60 - 112 104 - 156 77 - 128
Lv. 100 230 - 324 115 - 218 159 - 262 115 - 218 203 - 306 148 - 251

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