Pokémon type
Bug
Poison
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. In Trainer Battles, Confusion and Bug Buzz deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12.7DPS
40.8DPS
Evolution
There are 5 Pokémon in the Wurmple family. Dustox evolves from Cascoon for 50 Candy.
Game images
Dustox, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Dustox is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Cascoon. It is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Dustox's best moveset is Confusion & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,384.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 19 | 12.7 |
| Struggle Bug | 15 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Wind | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Bug Buzz | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
5.7 | 100% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
5.7 | 100% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 DPS
|
5.4 | 95% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 DPS
|
5.3 | 94% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Silver Wind
22.3 DPS
|
4.6 | 81% |
|
Struggle Bug
12 DPS
|
Silver Wind
22.3 DPS
|
4.5 | 80% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Dustox?
Dustox is weak to , Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
The best counter to Dustox is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Rayquaza and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top Dustox counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 86% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
98 |
| Defense |
|
162 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
524 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
699 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,049 |
|
Level 40 |
1,224 |
|
Level 50 |
1,384 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 874 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,136 |