Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Beckon Pokemon still yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs per fight on a fast 800K XP curve.
It is thought that its body is hollow with only a spectral ball of fire burning inside. However, no one has been able to confirm this theory as fact.
Dusclops Weakness
Dusclops is weak to Ghost and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. Dusclops's overall bulk (40/130/130) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Gengar builds →Thunderbolt21-25% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Claydol builds →Earthquake33-38% Psychic15-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Registeel builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Forretress builds →Earthquake19-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShellarmor ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dusclops View Cloyster builds →Surf18-21% | ||
Emerald Evolution
Dusclops connects Duskull to Dusknoir in this chain. At least one evolution here needs a trade. Defense has grown the most so far (+40), but there's still another 70 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dusclops to get Duskull eggs easily using 22 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Destiny Bond, Feint Attack, Grudge and 3 more.
Emerald Dusclops Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Dusclops sticks around, and the Calm nature reinforces special wall. Rest handles sustain while Pressure does work passively.
Best Build
Dusclops best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Shadow Ball
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Dusclops gets Destiny Bond and Feint Attack exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Shadow Ball and Shadow Punch.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Dusclops in Emerald
Can't catch Dusclops directly. Start with Duskull at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 37. The 2-stage line from Duskull to Dusclops is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Dusclops in Emerald
Duskull is your first catch on the way to Dusclops. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 25-30 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DuskullMt. Pyre - SummitGrass Lv.26-30 Cave13%MidMt. Pyre - 4FGrass Lv.25-29 Cave10%MidMt. Pyre - 5FGrass Lv.25-29 Cave10%MidMt. Pyre - 6FGrass Lv.25-29 Cave10%Mid
Step 2Dusclops ✓
Dusclops Guide
At 455 BST, Dusclops is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dusknoir before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Emerald, Dusclops's biggest threats include Gengar (Ghost) and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 25 Speed, Dusclops won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Dusclops. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Frisk can work in specific setups.
Dusclops is a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 25 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Game Availability
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Dusclops has been in 17 games. Requiring a trade evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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