Physical
Balanced
45Speed · Slow

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP100
B
Attack70
C
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def65
C
Speed45
D
Total415
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.5 m
Weight14.0 kg
Base XP145
Abilities
Serene GraceTop Pick
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.
Run Away
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
RattledHA
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entries

Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backward. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.

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.

Dunsparce Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Type ChartGood
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
STAB
No super-effective STAB
How to Beat Dunsparce in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Best Counters)

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Dunsparce for 64-76%.

Breloom
Breloom
GrassFighting
B
Recommended Build
AbilityTechnician
ItemMiracleseed
NatureJolly
Moves
  • SporeUtility
  • Bullet Seed
  • Mach Punch
  • Swords Dance
Damage vs Dunsparce
Bullet Seed
9-11%
Mach Punch 2x
30-36%
View Breloom builds →

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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

No Evolution
Dunsparce
#206Dunsparce
Does not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Dunsparce easily with 200 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Agility, Ancient Power, Astonish and 10 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Ground
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
13moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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

Experimental
Ability
Serene Grace
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Dunsparce
Impish+DEF

Dunsparce best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Doubles Wall Moveset

  • GlareUtility
  • HeadbuttSTAB
  • RoostRecovery
  • Zen Headbutt

Moves

Stall teams hate this. Dunsparce can spread damage across 13 types, with Rock and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Last Resort and Double-Edge keeps the pressure honest on everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Defense Curl
40Normal
Lv 1
Rage
2010020Normal
Lv 4
Rollout
D309020Rock
Lv 7
Spite
10010Ghost
Lv 10
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Lv 13
Screech
8540Normal
Lv 16
Yawn
C10Normal
Lv 19
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Lv 22
Take Down
908520Normal
Lv 25
Roost
S10Flying
Lv 28
Glare
S10030Normal
Lv 31
Dig
D8010010Ground
Lv 34
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Lv 37
Coil
S20Poison
Lv 40
Endure+4
D10Normal
Lv 43
Drill Run
D809510Ground
Lv 46
Endeavor
D1005Normal
Lv 49
Flail
10015Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM78
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
TM04
Calm Mind
C20Psychic
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
TM100
Confide
20Normal
TM28
Dig
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM85
Dream Eater
C10010015Psychic
TM26
Earthquake
C10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
C110855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
D9010015Fire
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM74
Gyro Ball
D1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM59
Incinerate
6010015Fire
TM84
Poison Jab
D8010020Poison
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
D10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM67
Retaliate
701005Normal
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
A759010Rock
HM06
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM19
Roost
S10Flying
TM48
Round
D6010015Normal
TM94
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
C12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
D1107010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
C10020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9010015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM93
Wild Charge
C9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Agility
B30Psychic
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Astonish
3010015Ghost
Egg
Bide+1
10Normal
Egg
Bite
B6010025Dark
Egg
Curse
C10Ghost
Egg
Headbutt
S7010015Normal
Egg
Hex
D6510010Ghost
Egg
Magic Coat+4
C15Psychic
Egg
Secret Power
7010020Normal
Egg
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
Egg
Snore
5010015Normal
Egg
Trump Card
5Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
D909010Water
Tutor
Bind
158520Normal
Tutor
Drill Run
D809510Ground
Tutor
Endeavor
D1005Normal
Tutor
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
Tutor
Last Resort
B1401005Normal
Tutor
Magic Coat+4
C15Psychic
Tutor
Pain Split
C20Normal
Tutor
Shock Wave
6020Electric
Tutor
Snore
5010015Normal
Tutor
Spite
10010Ghost
Tutor
Stealth Rock
C20Rock
Tutor
Water Pulse
A6010020Water
Tutor
Zen Headbutt
S809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 4
Captivate
10020Normal
Gen 3
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
D10015Normal

How to Get Dunsparce in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

No wild encounters for Dunsparce in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. It's available in Gold, Crystal, or X and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.

Dunsparce is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Catch in the wild in:

Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Also found in:

Dunsparce Guide

  • At 415 BST, Dunsparce is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dudunsparce before bringing it to any serious fight.

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.

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