For Sword & Shield, we rate Dubwool C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Cottonguard with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.

What is Dubwool weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Dubwool's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Dubwool?

Fluffy is the go-to ability for Dubwool. It damage from contact moves is halved. Its hidden ability Bulletproof can work in specific setups. Steadfast is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

What role does Dubwool play in battle?

Base 88 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Dubwool is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.

What are the best moves for Dubwool?

For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Cottonguard, Body Slam, Zenheadbutt, and Swords Dance. Cottonguard leads at 25% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.

Dubwool - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

CTier

88Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Defense and Sp. Def carry most of Dubwool's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Defense EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP72

Attack80

Defense100

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def90

Speed88

Total490

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate127 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.3 m

Weight43.0 kg

Base XP172

Abilities

FluffyTop Pick

Damage from contact moves is halved. Damage from Fire moves is doubled.

Steadfast

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

BulletproofHARare

Protects against bullet, ball, and bomb-based moves.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

Weave a carpet from its springy wool, and you end up with something closer to a trampoline. You’ll start to bounce the moment you set foot on it.

Dubwool Weakness

Dubwool is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. With 72 HP and balanced defenses, Dubwool can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Dubwool Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Dubwool in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 48 Flying PressLv. 44 SubmissionLv. 24 Brick BreakTM43 Damage vs Dubwool High Jump Kick 2x 95-112%KO Flying Press 2x 73-87% Submission 2x 59-70% Brick Break 2x 56-65% View Hawlucha builds →
Bewear NormalFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Hammer ArmLv. 36 Brick BreakTM43 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Dubwool Hammer Arm 2x 93-110%KO Brick Break 2x 72-85% Low Sweep 2x 61-72% Revenge 2x 57-68% View Bewear builds →
Pangoro FightingDark	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakTM43 Vital ThrowLv. 28 Low SweepTM75 Circle ThrowLv. 12 Damage vs Dubwool Brick Break 2x 70-82% Vital Throw 2x 66-78% Low Sweep 2x 61-72% Circle Throw 2x 57-68% View Pangoro builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakTM43 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Dubwool Brick Break 2x 63-74% Low Sweep 2x 54-63% Revenge 2x 50-59% View Toxicroak builds →
Passimian Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakTM43 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Rock SmashLv. 5 Damage vs Dubwool Brick Break 2x 68-80% Low Sweep 2x 61-72% Revenge 2x 56-65% Rock Smash 2x 37-44% View Passimian builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Evolved from Wooloo. Dubwool is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+45 over Wooloo), and Dubwool peaks at 490 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#831Wooloo

Level 24

#832Dubwool

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Wooloo

Normal

Dubwool

Normal

72+30

ATK

80+40

DEF

100+45

SP.ATK

60+20

SP.DEF

90+45

SPE

88+40

BST

270D-Tier

490C-Tier+220

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Dubwool to get Wooloo eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Stomp, Swagger.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

3moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Dubwool Best Moveset

Rocky Helmet buys the setup turn. Dubwool clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Cottonguard and the remaining moves. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Setup Sweeper

Ability

Fluffy

Item

Rocky HelmetPUNISH

Best Nature for Dubwool

Jolly+SPE

Dubwool best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

Cotton Guard
Body SlamSTAB
Zen Headbutt
Swords DanceSTAB

Recommended Teammates

GreedentGood

BewearGood

Moves

Breeding opens up real options for Dubwool. Counter and Stomp come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam and Fighting and Flying coverage and more.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Copycat

C——20Normal

Lv 1

Defense Curl

D——40Normal

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Tackle

B4010035Normal

Lv 12

Guard Split

D——10Psychic

Lv 16

Double Kick

B3010030Fighting

Lv 21

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

Lv 27

Take Down

C908520Normal

Lv 32

Guard Swap

D——10Psychic

Lv 38

Reversal

D—10015Fighting

Lv 44

Cotton Guard

S——10Grass

Lv 50

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Lv 56

Last Resort

B1401005Normal

TM Moves

TR12

Agility

C——30Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR29

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

TR99

Body Press

S8010010Fighting

TR01

Body Slam

S8510015Normal

TM52

Bounce

D85855Flying

TR80

Electro Ball

D—10010Electric

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM09

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM61

Guard Swap

D——10Psychic

TM08

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM01

Mega Kick

C120755Normal

TM57

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM21

Rest

A——10Psychic

TM79

Retaliate

C701005Normal

TR21

Reversal

D—10015Fighting

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TR27

Sleep Talk

B——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TR86

Wild Charge

C9010015Electric

TR69

Zen Headbutt

B809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Egg

Stomp

—6510020Normal

Egg

Swagger

D—8515Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Grassy Glide

D7010020Grass

How to Get Dubwool in Sword & Shield

high spawn rates for Dubwool across 28 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Dubwool in Sword & Shield

The path to Dubwool starts with Wooloo at Lv. 3-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Wooloo
Route 4
ShieldGrass Lv.13-15 Route
25%Early
All Weather
Route 4
SwordGrass Lv.13-15 Route
25%Early
All Weather
Route 1
ShieldOverworld Lv.3-6 Route
15%Early
All Weather
Route 1
SwordOverworld Lv.3-6 Route
15%Early
All Weather
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Normal Weather
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Normal Weather
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28
5%Mid
Snowing
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
5%Mid
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Normal Weather
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Normal Weather
Snowslide Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Normal Weather
Snowslide Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Normal Weather
Three-Point Pass
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Normal Weather
Three-Point Pass
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Normal Weather
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Normal Weather
Giant's Bed
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Normal Weather
Slippery Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Normal Weather
Slippery Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Normal Weather
Snowslide Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Snowslide Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Three-Point Pass
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Intense Sun
Three-Point Pass
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Intense Sun
Train until Level 24
Step 2Dubwool ✓
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Overcast
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Overcast
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Normal Weather
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Normal Weather
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Normal Weather
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Normal Weather
Dusty Bowl
ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
30%Late
Normal Weather
Dusty Bowl
SwordGrass Lv.40-45
30%Late
Normal Weather
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
30%Post
Normal Weather
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
30%Post
Normal Weather
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
30%Post
Normal Weather
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
30%Post
Normal Weather
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
20%Post
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
20%Post
Intense Sun
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Normal Weather
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Normal Weather
Three-Point Pass
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
20%Post
Normal Weather
Three-Point Pass
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
20%Post
Normal Weather
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
15%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
15%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
15%Post
Normal Weather
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
15%Post
Normal Weather
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
15%Post
Intense Sun
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
15%Post
Intense Sun
Three-Point Pass
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Three-Point Pass
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
or evolve from Wooloo (Step 1)

Dubwool Guide

For Sword & Shield, we rate Dubwool C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Cottonguard with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Dubwool's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Fluffy is the go-to ability for Dubwool. It damage from contact moves is halved. Its hidden ability Bulletproof can work in specific setups. Steadfast is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 88 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Dubwool is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Cottonguard, Body Slam, Zenheadbutt, and Swords Dance. Cottonguard leads at 25% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.

Game Availability

Dubwool joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Pancham Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 16 Circle ThrowLv. 12 Arm ThrustLv. 4 Damage vs Dubwool Low Sweep 2x 51-60% Circle Throw 2x 46-55% Arm Thrust 2x 15-18% View Pancham builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 12 RevengeLv. 8 Damage vs Dubwool Low Sweep 2x 46-55% Revenge 2x 46-55% View Machop builds →
Stufful NormalFighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Hammer ArmLv. 32 Learns Hammer Arm at Level 32 View Stufful builds →
Timburr Fighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Dynamic PunchLv. 32 Learns Dynamic Punch at Level 32 View Timburr builds →
Tyrogue Fighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves View Tyrogue builds →

Pancham Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 16 Circle ThrowLv. 12 Arm ThrustLv. 4 Damage vs Dubwool Low Sweep 2x 46-55% Circle Throw 2x 43-51% Arm Thrust 2x 13-16% View Pancham builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 24 Low SweepLv. 12 RevengeLv. 8 Damage vs Dubwool Vital Throw 2x 46-55% Low Sweep 2x 43-51% Revenge 2x 43-51% View Machop builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
Available Move Moves RevengeLv. 16 Damage vs Dubwool Revenge 2x 37-43% View Croagunk builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Brick BreakLv. 32 Learns Brick Break at Level 32 View Scraggy builds →
Stufful NormalFighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Hammer ArmLv. 32 Learns Hammer Arm at Level 32 View Stufful builds →

Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Circle ThrowLv. 10 RevengeLv. 20 Damage vs Dubwool Circle Throw 2x 48-57% Revenge 2x 48-57% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 20 Rock SmashLv. 1 Double KickLv. 10 Damage vs Dubwool Low Sweep 2x 61-71% Rock Smash 2x 39-46% Double Kick 2x 30-36% View Sawk builds →
Pancham Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 16 Circle ThrowLv. 12 Arm ThrustLv. 4 Damage vs Dubwool Low Sweep 2x 45-54% Circle Throw 2x 42-50% Arm Thrust 2x 14-18% View Pancham builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 24 Low SweepLv. 12 RevengeLv. 8 Damage vs Dubwool Vital Throw 2x 48-57% Low Sweep 2x 45-54% Revenge 2x 42-50% View Machop builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
Available Move Moves RevengeLv. 16 Damage vs Dubwool Revenge 2x 33-39% View Croagunk builds →

Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves SubmissionLv. 24 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Dubwool Submission 2x 58-69% Low Sweep 2x 49-58% Revenge 2x 44-52% View Hawlucha builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Dubwool Low Sweep 2x 53-63% Revenge 2x 51-61% View Toxicroak builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 35 Low SweepTM75 Circle ThrowLv. 10 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Dubwool Vital Throw 2x 56-66% Low Sweep 2x 51-61% Circle Throw 2x 49-58% Revenge 2x 49-58% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 35 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Rock SmashLv. 1 Damage vs Dubwool Brick Break 2x 70-83% Low Sweep 2x 62-74% Revenge 2x 58-69% Rock Smash 2x 39-47% View Sawk builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 24 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Dubwool Vital Throw 2x 56-66% Low Sweep 2x 51-61% Revenge 2x 49-58% View Machoke builds →

Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves SubmissionLv. 24 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Dubwool Submission 2x 60-71% Low Sweep 2x 49-58% Revenge 2x 46-55% View Hawlucha builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Dubwool Low Sweep 2x 55-66% Revenge 2x 51-61% View Toxicroak builds →
Passimian Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Rock SmashLv. 5 Damage vs Dubwool Low Sweep 2x 60-71% Revenge 2x 55-66% Rock Smash 2x 38-45% View Passimian builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 35 Low SweepTM75 Circle ThrowLv. 10 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Dubwool Vital Throw 2x 55-66% Low Sweep 2x 54-63% Circle Throw 2x 49-58% Revenge 2x 49-58% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 35 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Rock SmashLv. 1 Damage vs Dubwool Brick Break 2x 71-84% Low Sweep 2x 62-74% Revenge 2x 58-68% Rock Smash 2x 39-47% View Sawk builds →

Cobalion SteelFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves Close Combat Swords Dance Iron Head Stealth Rock Damage vs Dubwool Close Combat 2x 108-127%KO View Cobalion builds →
Machamp Fighting	C
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Bullet Punch Dynamic Punch Rock Slide Knock Off Damage vs Dubwool Bullet Punch 17-20% Rock Slide 32-38% Knock Off 28-33% View Machamp builds →