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.
This Pokémon’s tiny wings have some scientists saying that Dunsparce used to fly through the sky in ancient times.
The nests Dunsparce live in are mazes of tunnels. They never get lost in their own nests—they can tell where they are by the scent of the dirt.
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 |
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x53-63% Circle Throw 2x50-59% Arm Thrust 2x16-20% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machop builds →Low Sweep 2x53-63% Revenge 2x50-59% | ||
 Stufful NormalFighting | D | |
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x48-57% Circle Throw 2x45-54% Arm Thrust 2x13-17% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machop builds →Vital Throw 2x51-61% Low Sweep 2x48-57% Revenge 2x45-54% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Stufful NormalFighting | D | |
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Throh builds →Circle Throw 2x52-61% Revenge 2x52-61% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Sawk builds →Low Sweep 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x43-52% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x48-58% Circle Throw 2x45-55% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machop builds →Vital Throw 2x52-61% Low Sweep 2x48-58% Revenge 2x43-52% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x65-77% Low Sweep 2x53-63% Revenge 2x49-58% | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x59-70% Revenge 2x55-65% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x61-72% Low Sweep 2x57-67% Circle Throw 2x53-63% Revenge 2x53-63% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x79-93% Low Sweep 2x69-81% Revenge 2x63-74% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Machoke builds →Vital Throw 2x61-72% Low Sweep 2x57-67% Revenge 2x53-63% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x66-78% Low Sweep 2x54-64% Revenge 2x50-60% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x62-73% Revenge 2x56-67% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Passimian builds →Low Sweep 2x67-80% Revenge 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x62-73% Low Sweep 2x59-69% Circle Throw 2x54-64% Revenge 2x54-64% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x81-96% Low Sweep 2x70-82% Revenge 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x64-77% Brick Break 2x60-70% Low Sweep 2x53-62% Revenge 2x49-58% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x103-121%KO Brick Break 2x77-91% Low Sweep 2x66-79% Revenge 2x61-72% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x68-81% Low Sweep 2x58-68% Revenge 2x54-64% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x73-87% Low Sweep 2x64-77% Revenge 2x60-70% Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
 Falinks Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Falinks builds →Brick Break 2x64-77% Revenge 2x51-60% Rock Smash 2x36-42% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x80-95% Submission 2x64-75% Brick Break 2x61-72% Low Sweep 2x52-62% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x102-120%KO Brick Break 2x77-91% Low Sweep 2x67-79% Revenge 2x62-74% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x67-79% Low Sweep 2x59-70% Revenge 2x54-64% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x75-89% Low Sweep 2x66-77% Revenge 2x61-72% Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
Falinks Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Falinks builds →Brick Break 2x64-75% Revenge 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x104-123%KO Flying Press 2x82-96% Submission 2x65-77% Brick Break 2x62-73% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x104-123%KO Brick Break 2x79-93% Low Sweep 2x68-80% Revenge 2x64-75% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Pangoro builds →Brick Break 2x77-91% Vital Throw 2x73-86% Low Sweep 2x68-80% Circle Throw 2x62-73% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x68-80% Low Sweep 2x59-70% Revenge 2x56-66% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x76-89% Low Sweep 2x67-79% Revenge 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x42-50% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Cobalion can KO Dunsparce with Close Combat (101-120%). Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (95-111%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dunsparce View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x51-60% Drain Punch 2x95-111%KO Knock Off27-32% Facade29-35% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Tail, Astonish, Bite and 4 more to offspring.
Sword & Shield Dunsparce Best Moveset
Headbutt is the main STAB option after a Coil boost. Leftovers gives Dunsparce passive recovery each turn to survive the setup turn, and flexible EVs make the boosted hits count. Utility options catches resists.
Best Build
Dunsparce best EVs are HP and Speed
Wall Moveset
- Glare
- Coil
- Headbutt
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Dunsparce can spread damage across 15 types, with Ground and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Last Resort and Double-Edge keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Dunsparce Locations
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 36 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 Sword & Shield
36 spots to find Dunsparce at Lv. 10-18 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Shield and Sword versions, so filter by your copy below.
Dunsparce Guide
At 415 BST, Dunsparce is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dudunsparce before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Sword & Shield, 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. Fits the support role.
In Sword & Shield, 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