Bug Buzz
Learned at Lv. 43
Legends Arceus
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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POKÉDEX No. #269
Dustox
Poison Moth Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Psychic
Height1.2 m
Weight31.6 kg
AbilitiesShield Dust
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack5094–218
- Defense70130–262
- Sp. Atk5094–218
- Sp. Def90166–306
- Speed65121–251
Total385
/ 720
BST385
34 percentile (1025)-25 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Forest
Color
Green
Shape
Bug Wings
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Cascoon#268Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #269 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #52 |
| Hisui | #22 |
| Hoenn | #18 |
| Original Sinnoh | #52 |
| Updated Hoenn | #18 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
173
EV Yield
+3 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Silver Powder
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Shed Shell
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Dustox's Bug / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Dustox totals 385 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Special Defense (90) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (50).
Defensively, the Bug, Poison combination gives Dustox 5 resistances and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Dustox a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.2 m
Weight
31.6 kg
TypeBugPoison
Abilities
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Dustox?
Dustox is a dual-type Bug, Poison Pokémon.
What are Dustox's weaknesses?
Dustox takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire, Psychic type moves.
How does Dustox evolve?
Dustox is the final form of the Wurmple → Silcoon → Beautifly evolution line.
What are Dustox's base stats?
Dustox has a base stat total of 385: HP 60, Attack 50, Defense 70, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 90, Speed 65. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (90).
