Dustox
#269 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Dustox
The best moves for Dustox are Confusion and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Confusion | 12.5 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 5 Pokémon in the Wurmple family. Dustox evolves from Cascoon which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Dustox, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Dustox is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Cascoon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Dustox's strongest moveset is Confusion & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,224.
About
"Dustox is instinctively drawn to light. Swarms of this Pokémon are attracted by the bright lights of cities, where they wreak havoc by stripping the leaves off roadside trees for food."
Base stats
| Attack | 98 | |
| Defense | 162 | |
| Stamina | 155 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
524 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
699 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,049 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,224 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 874 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,136 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 1.19 m |
| Weight | 31.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Dustox
The best moves for Dustox are Confusion and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Confusion | 12.5 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 20 | 9.4 | 12.5 |
| Struggle Bug | 15 | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | 100 | -13.5 | 32.4 |
| Sludge Bomb | 80 | -21.7 | 41.7 |
| Silver Wind | 70 | -8.9 | 22.7 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Dustox?
Dustox is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Dustox are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Reshiram,
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 95% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Dustox
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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