At 455 BST, Dusclops is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dusknoir before bringing it to any serious fight.

What is Dusclops weak to?

In Sword & Shield, 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.

How do you evolve Dusclops?

In Sword & Shield, Duskull evolves into Dusclops at level 37. Dusclops evolves into Dusknoir while holding a Reaper Cloth. Dusclops is a middle-stage evolution in the Duskull line.

What role does Dusclops play in battle?

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.

Dusclops - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

CTier

25Speed · Very Slow

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP40

Attack70

Defense130

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def130

Speed25

Total455

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging90 / 255

Growth Rate

Fast800,000 XP

Height1.6 m

Weight30.6 kg

Base XP159

Abilities

PressureNiche

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

FriskHATop Pick

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+1SpASpD+1Spe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.

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.

Dusclops Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Bug
0x (Immune)	Normal, Fighting

Type ChartExcellent

2Weak

2Resist

2Immune

Score+4

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ghost Dark

½xResist

Poison Bug

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Normal Fighting

STAB (2)

Psychic Ghost

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

Morpeko ElectricDark	A
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 25 AssuranceTM58 PaybackTM57 Power TripLv. 10 Damage vs Dusclops Bite 2x 46-55% Assurance 2x 46-55% Payback 2x 39-46% Power Trip 2x 17-21% View Morpeko builds →
Crawdaunt WaterDark	B
Available Moves Moves Night SlashLv. 28 Knock OffLv. 16 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Night Slash 2x 64-77% Knock Off 2x 59-70% Payback 2x 46-55% View Crawdaunt builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Night SlashLv. 36 Knock OffLv. 24 BiteLv. 12 Brutal SwingTM97 Damage vs Dusclops Night Slash 2x 52-61% Knock Off 2x 49-58% Bite 2x 44-52% Brutal Swing 2x 44-52% View Drapion builds →
Thievul Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 28 Night SlashLv. 34 ThiefLv. 1 AssuranceTM58 Damage vs Dusclops Sucker Punch 2x 39-46% Night Slash 2x 39-46% Thief 2x 34-40% Assurance 2x 34-40% View Thievul builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 34 AssuranceTM58 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Sucker Punch 2x 52-61% Assurance 2x 44-52% Payback 2x 36-43% View Liepard builds →

Sword & Shield 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

3 Forms

#355Duskull

Level 37

#356Dusclops

Trade + Reaper Cloth

#477Dusknoir

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Duskull

Ghost

Dusclops

Ghost

Dusknoir

Ghost

40+20

45+5

ATK

70+30

100+30

DEF

130+40

135+5

SP.ATK

60+30

65+5

SP.DEF

130+40

135+5

SPE

45+20

BST

295C-Tier

455C-Tier+160

525B-Tier+70

ROLE

Balanced

Attacker

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Dusclops to get Duskull eggs easily using 46 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Grudge, Haze, Memento and 1 more.

Egg Groups

Indeterminate

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

25 cycles·6,425 steps

Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

4moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Dusclops Best Moveset

Still unevolved, still relevant. Dusclops's Eviolite bulk with HP-heavy investment EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Frisk adds passive value. Trickroom gives it offensive presence.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Frisk

Item

EvioliteBULK

Best Nature for Dusclops

Sassy+SPD

Dusclops best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Def

SpD

Doubles Wall Moveset

Trick Room
Will O Wisp
Pain Split
Night ShadeSTAB

Recommended Teammates

HattereneDecent

IncineroarDecent

RhyperiorDecent

Moves

Future Sight and Blizzard bring the raw damage. But Dusclops also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Bind

—158520Normal

Lv 1

Disable

B—10020Normal

Lv 1

Fire Punch

D7510015Fire

Lv 1

Gravity

D——5Psychic

Lv 1

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

Lv 1

Leer

D—10030Normal

Lv 1

Shadow Punch

C60—20Ghost

Lv 1

Shadow Sneak+1

S4010030Ghost

Lv 1

Thunder Punch

D7510015Electric

Lv 12

Confuse Ray

A—10010Ghost

Lv 16

Night Shade

A—10015Ghost

Lv 20

Payback

D5010010Dark

Lv 24

Will-O-Wisp

S—8515Fire

Lv 28

Mean Look

D——5Normal

Lv 32

Hex

D6510010Ghost

Lv 36

Curse

C——10Ghost

Lv 42

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

Lv 48

Future Sight

C12010010Psychic

TM Moves

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR06

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TR01

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

TM43

Brick Break

B7510015Fighting

TM81

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TR49

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TR58

Dark Pulse

D8010015Dark

TR10

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM03

Fire Punch

D7510015Fire

TM59

Fling

——10010Dark

TR34

Future Sight

C12010010Psychic

TM09

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM77

Hex

D6510010Ghost

TM08

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TR05

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM04

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

TM44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

TM01

Mega Kick

C120755Normal

Mega Punch

D808520Normal

TR14

Metronome

D——10Normal

TM57

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

D9010010Psychic

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM42

Revenge-4

D6010010Fighting

TM22

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

TM48

Rock Tomb

D609515Rock

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TR40

Skill Swap

C——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TR37

Taunt

S—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM05

Thunder Punch

D7510015Electric

TR38

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TM70

Trick Room-7

S——5Psychic

TM38

Will-O-Wisp

S—8515Fire

TM71

Wonder Room

———10Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Grudge

———5Ghost

Egg

Haze

C——30Ice

Egg

Memento

C—10010Dark

Egg

Pain Split

S——20Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Poltergeist

S110905Ghost

Tutor

Skitter Smack

D709010Bug

How to Get Dusclops in Sword & Shield

A few locations for Dusclops with decent spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.

Where To Catch Dusclops in Sword & Shield

To get Dusclops, start by catching Duskull through walking encounters at Lv. 11-47. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Duskull
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
40%Early
Raining
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
40%Early
Heavy Fog
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
40%Early
Raining
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
40%Early
Overcast
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
40%Early
Heavy Fog
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
40%Early
Overcast
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
30%Early
Intense Sun
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
30%Early
Snowing
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
30%Early
Intense Sun
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
30%Early
Snowing
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
20%Early
Thunderstorm
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
20%Early
Thunderstorm
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
20%Early
Sandstorm
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
20%Early
Sandstorm
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
20%Early
Snowstorm
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
20%Early
Snowstorm
Watchtower Ruins
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Overcast
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Overcast
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
50%Mid
Raining
Watchtower Ruins
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
50%Mid
Raining
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
35%Mid
Thunderstorm
Watchtower Ruins
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
35%Mid
Thunderstorm
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
28%Mid
Intense Sun
Watchtower Ruins
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
28%Mid
Intense Sun
Watchtower Ruins
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
25%Mid
Normal Weather
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
25%Mid
Heavy Fog
Watchtower Ruins
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
25%Mid
Heavy Fog
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
25%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Heavy Fog
Route 6
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30 Route
18%Mid
All Weather
Route 6
SwordGrass Lv.28-30 Route
18%Mid
All Weather
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
15%Mid
Snowing
Watchtower Ruins
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
15%Mid
Snowing
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28
5%Mid
Heavy Fog
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
5%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Seat
ShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water
60%Late
Heavy Fog
Giant's Seat
SwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water
60%Late
Heavy Fog
Dusty Bowl
SwordOverworld Lv.42-47
35%Late
Heavy Fog
Train until Level 37
Step 2Dusclops ✓
Route 8
SwordGrass Lv.38-40 Route
15%Late
All Weather
Route 8
ShieldGrass Lv.38-40 Route
15%Late
All Weather
or evolve from Duskull (Step 1)

Dusclops Guide

At 455 BST, Dusclops is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Dusknoir before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, Duskull evolves into Dusclops at level 37. Dusclops evolves into Dusknoir while holding a Reaper Cloth. Dusclops is a middle-stage evolution in the Duskull line.
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.

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Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves PaybackTM57 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Dusclops Payback 2x 38-46% Astonish 2x 15-19% View Nuzleaf builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Bite 2x 38-46% Payback 2x 33-40% View Stunky builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Payback 2x 29-35% View Purrloin builds →
Nickit Dark	D
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 16 SnarlLv. 12 Damage vs Dusclops Assurance 2x 29-35% Snarl 2x 33-40% View Nickit builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallLv. 20 HexLv. 16 Brutal SwingTM97 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Shadow Ball 2x 48-58% Hex 2x 42-52% Brutal Swing 2x 21-27% Payback 2x 19-23% View Drifloon builds →

Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Payback 2x 37-45% View Scraggy builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves PaybackTM57 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Dusclops Payback 2x 33-40% Astonish 2x 17-20% View Nuzleaf builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Bite 2x 37-45% Payback 2x 33-40% View Stunky builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 21 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Assurance 2x 33-40% Payback 2x 28-35% View Purrloin builds →
Nickit Dark	D
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 24 AssuranceLv. 16 SnarlLv. 12 Damage vs Dusclops Sucker Punch 2x 28-35% Assurance 2x 25-30% Snarl 2x 28-35% View Nickit builds →

Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Assurance 2x 45-55% Payback 2x 38-45% View Pawniard builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Payback 2x 33-41% View Scraggy builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves PaybackTM57 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Dusclops Payback 2x 33-41% Astonish 2x 15-18% View Nuzleaf builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Bite 2x 38-45% Payback 2x 30-36% View Stunky builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 21 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Assurance 2x 30-36% Payback 2x 26-32% View Purrloin builds →

Thievul Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 28 Night SlashLv. 34 ThiefLv. 1 AssuranceLv. 16 Damage vs Dusclops Sucker Punch 2x 39-46% Night Slash 2x 39-46% Thief 2x 35-42% Assurance 2x 35-42% View Thievul builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 34 AssuranceLv. 23 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Sucker Punch 2x 53-64% Assurance 2x 45-53% Payback 2x 39-46% View Liepard builds →
Sneasel DarkIce	C
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Payback 2x 41-49% View Sneasel builds →
Vullaby DarkFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Knock OffLv. 24 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Knock Off 2x 35-42% Payback 2x 29-35% View Vullaby builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Payback 2x 35-42% View Scraggy builds →

Thievul Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 28 Night SlashLv. 34 ThiefLv. 1 AssuranceLv. 16 Damage vs Dusclops Sucker Punch 2x 39-47% Night Slash 2x 39-47% Thief 2x 33-40% Assurance 2x 33-40% View Thievul builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 34 AssuranceLv. 23 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Sucker Punch 2x 53-63% Assurance 2x 44-53% Payback 2x 39-47% View Liepard builds →
Sneasel DarkIce	C
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Payback 2x 42-50% View Sneasel builds →
Vullaby DarkFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Knock OffLv. 24 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Dusclops Knock Off 2x 37-43% Payback 2x 28-33% View Vullaby builds →
Morgrem DarkFairy	D
Available Moves Moves False SurrenderLv. 1 Dark PulseLv. 35 Sucker PunchLv. 24 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Dusclops False Surrender 2x 44-53% Dark Pulse 2x 53-63% Sucker Punch 2x 39-47% Bite 2x 33-40% View Morgrem builds →

Runerigus GroundGhost	S
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves Stealth Rock PoltergeistSTAB HazeUtility Will O Wisp Damage vs Dusclops Poltergeist 2x 40-48% View Runerigus builds →
Dragapult DragonGhost	S
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves Draco Meteor U Turn Shadow Ball Flamethrower Damage vs Dusclops Draco Meteor 40-48% U Turn 5-6% Shadow Ball 2x 50-59% Flamethrower 19-22% View Dragapult builds →
Incineroar FireDark	A
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves Fake Out Parting Shot Knock Off Flare Blitz Damage vs Dusclops Knock Off 2x 38-45% Flare Blitz 35-40% View Incineroar builds →
Hydreigon DarkDragon	A
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Dark Pulse Draco Meteor U Turn Flamethrower Damage vs Dusclops Dark Pulse 2x 39-46% Draco Meteor 31-37% U Turn 4-5% Flamethrower 14-17% View Hydreigon builds →