Dunsparce (#0206) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP100160–207310–404

Atk7067–134130–262

Def7067–134130–262

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe4545–10685–207

Total415Higher than 43% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Dunsparce outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Serene Grace
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.
Run Away
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
RattledHidden ability
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0206DunsparceNormal
1. Level up knowing Hyper Drill#0982DudunsparceNormal

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

1FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

4Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

8RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

12GlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30

16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

20Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

24Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

28YawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

32Hyper DrillThe user spins the pointed part of its body at high speed to pierce the target. This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect.NormalPhys100100%5

36RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

40Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

44CoilRaises the user’s Attack, Defense, and accuracy by one stage each.PoisonStatus——20

48Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

52EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM / HM / TR 66

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM26Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggAqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

EggAstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

EggBiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggHeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

EggLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Land Snake Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Cave
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Johto#052Updated Johto#052Updated Unova#035Central Kalos#040Updated Alola#063Updated Melemele#063Isle of Armor#052Paldea#188Kitakami#160

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.
Shield
This Pokémon’s tiny wings have some scientists saying that Dunsparce used to fly through the sky in ancient times.
Sword
When it sees a person, it digs a hole with its tail to make its escape. If you happen to find one, consider yourself lucky.
Ultra Moon
It travels by digging through the ground. Diglett and Dunsparce share one another’s tunnels happily.
Ultra Sun
Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backward. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It creates mazes in dark locations. When spotted, it flees into the ground by digging with its tail.
Black 2 · White 2
It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y
If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can hover just slightly using its wings.
FireRed
Its drill-tipped tail is used to burrow into the ground backwards. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
Emerald
DUNSPARCE has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
Ruby · Sapphire
It hides deep inside caves where no light ever reaches it and remains virtually motionless there.
Crystal
If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
Silver · SoulSilver
When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furi ously boring into the ground with its tail.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X

Names around the world

Japanese: ノコッチ
Japanese (romaji): Nokocchi
Korean: 노고치
Chinese (Traditional): 土龍弟弟
Chinese (Simplified): 土龙弟弟
French: Insolourdo
German: Dummisel
Spanish: Dunsparce
Italian: Dunsparce

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 HP
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 145
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Insular Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Insular Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 7–11

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 2Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 7–11

Y 3 areas

Friend Safari (Normal)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 7–26
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5

X 3 areas

Friend Safari (Normal)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 7–26
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5

White 2 15 areas

DreamyardWalking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Floccesy Ranch (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 10–14
Floccesy Ranch (inner)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 5
Nature SanctuaryWalking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 1Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 36
Road 18Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 2Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 20Walking in rustling grass · Lv 3
Road 6Walking in rustling grass · Lv 25
Route 6 (Hidden Grotto – Near Pokemon Breeder)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 25–29
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 72)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 49
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 49
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 49
Village BridgeWalking in rustling grass · Lv 37

Black 2 15 areas

DreamyardWalking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Floccesy Ranch (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 10–14
Floccesy Ranch (inner)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 5
Nature SanctuaryWalking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 1Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 36
Road 18Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 2Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 20Walking in rustling grass · Lv 3
Road 6Walking in rustling grass · Lv 25
Route 6 (Hidden Grotto – Near Pokemon Breeder)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 25–29
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 72)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 49
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 49
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 49
Village BridgeWalking in rustling grass · Lv 37

Colosseum 1 area

Pyrite Cave (South Sewers)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 33

White 1 area

Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–59

Black 1 area

Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–59

SoulSilver 1 area

Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)Smashing rocks, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–8

HeartGold 1 area

Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)Smashing rocks, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–8

Platinum 1 area

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18

Pearl 1 area

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16

Diamond 1 area

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16

LeafGreen 1 area

Three Isle PortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–35

FireRed 1 area

Three Isle PortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–35

Crystal 1 area

Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4

Silver 1 area

Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4

Gold 1 area

Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4