Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Attack backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 1 HP EV on a medium-fast 1M XP curve to max out.
It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
Dunsparce Weakness
Type-wise, Dunsparce takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Dunsparce can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x159-188%KO Brick Break 2x80-96% Rock Smash 2x45-54% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x151-179%KO Brick Break 2x77-91% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x159-187%KO Focus Blast 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x82-96% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x67-80% Brick Break 2x67-80% Vital Throw 2x62-74% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x91-107%KO Focus Blast 2x77-91% Drain Punch 2x47-55% Brick Break 2x47-55% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x159-187%KO Focus Blast 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x82-96% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x138-162%KO Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Brick Break 2x70-83% Revenge 2x58-69% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x67-80% Brick Break 2x67-80% Vital Throw 2x62-74% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x91-107%KO Focus Blast 2x77-91% Drain Punch 2x47-55% Brick Break 2x47-55% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x156-184%KO Focus Blast 2x57-67% Brick Break 2x79-93% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x134-158%KO Focus Blast 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x69-81% Revenge 2x55-65% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x130-153%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Submission 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x67-79% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x87-102%KO High Jump Kick 2x77-91% Focus Blast 2x74-88% Drain Punch 2x45-53% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x152-179%KO Close Combat 2x122-145%KO Focus Blast 2x57-67% Brick Break 2x77-91% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x134-158%KO Focus Blast 2x97-114%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Revenge 2x55-65% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x128-151%KO Focus Blast 2x65-78% Submission 2x69-82% Brick Break 2x65-78% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x86-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x75-88% Focus Blast 2x73-86% Drain Punch 2x44-52% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x97-114%KO Focus Blast 2x51-60% Brick Break 2x49-58% Drain Punch 2x49-58% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x152-179%KO Close Combat 2x121-143%KO Focus Blast 2x54-64% Brick Break 2x77-91% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x95-113%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Revenge 2x54-64% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x126-149%KO Focus Blast 2x64-77% Cross Chop 2x85-101%KO Submission 2x68-81% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x73-87% Focus Blast 2x72-85% Drain Punch 2x44-52% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x95-113%KO Focus Blast 2x51-60% Brick Break 2x49-58% Drain Punch 2x49-58% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x155-182%KO Close Combat 2x124-146%KO Focus Blast 2x56-66% Brick Break 2x79-93% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x135-159%KO Focus Blast 2x97-114%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Revenge 2x56-66% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x129-152%KO Focus Blast 2x65-77% Cross Chop 2x86-102%KO Submission 2x70-82% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x86-102%KO High Jump Kick 2x76-89% Focus Blast 2x74-88% Drain Punch 2x43-52% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x98-116%KO Focus Blast 2x51-61% Brick Break 2x50-59% Drain Punch 2x50-59% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Infernape can KO Dunsparce with Close Combat (90-105%).
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x90-105%KO U Turn17-21% Fire Blast39-46% | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
To get Dudunsparce from Dunsparce, you need knowing a specific move. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 105 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Dunsparce easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Astonish, Bide and 7 more to offspring.
Diamond & Pearl Dunsparce Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Dunsparce sticks around, and the Impish nature reinforces physical wall. Roost handles sustain while Serenegrace does work passively.
Best Build
Dunsparce best EVs are HP and Speed
Support Moveset
- Headbutt
- Rock Slide
- Roost
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Dunsparce can spread damage across 13 types, with Rock and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Double-Edge and Take Down keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Diamond & Pearl Dunsparce Locations
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 2 locations. Dunsparce's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Dunsparce in Diamond & Pearl
Dunsparce Guide
At 415 BST, Dunsparce is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dudunsparce before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Diamond & Pearl, Dunsparce's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Serene Grace is the go-to ability for Dunsparce. It doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring. Its hidden ability Rattled can work in specific setups. Run Away is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Dunsparce is a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
In Diamond & Pearl, For a casual playthrough, Dunsparce works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Dudunsparce. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Dunsparce appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves