Duskullin Pokémon Modern Emerald
ghost
Pokédex Entry
Requiem Pokémon
A glare from its single scarlet eye makes even burly grown-ups freeze in utter fear. It is a nocturnal Pokémon that roams about under the cloak of darkness.
Duskull in Pokémon Modern Emerald
Duskull is #355 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Modern Emerald. This page covers its ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 4 encounter locations.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Ghost
Dex
#153 Hoenn Dex · #355 National
Abilities
Not hit by Ground attacks.
Growth Rate
fast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
amorphous
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
190
Base Exp
97
EV Yield
1 Defense1 SpecialDefense
Wild Held Items
Weak To
ghost ×2dark ×2
Resists
poison ×0.5bug ×0.5
Immune To
normalfighting
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Duskull appears in Mt. Pyre Summit (rare), in Mt. Pyre 4F (very rare), and in Mt. Pyre 5F (very rare), among one other area. Wild ones range from level 25 to 30.
Wild Encounters (4)
Level Up Moves (13)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Frightens the foe with a leer to lower Defense. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 1Night Shade | ghost | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Inflicts damage to the opponent using shades. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 5Disable | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Psychically disables one of the foe's moves. | ||||||
| ForesightLevel: 12Foresight | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. | ||||||
| AstonishLevel: 16Astonish | ghost | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 23Confuse Ray | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| PursuitLevel: 27Pursuit | dark | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. | ||||||
| Dark PulseLevel: 30Dark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 34Curse | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| A move that functions differently for Ghosts. | ||||||
| Will O WispLevel: 38Will O Wisp | fire | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP15 | ||
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
| Shadow BallLevel: 41Shadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Mean LookLevel: 45Mean Look | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape. | ||||||
| Future SightLevel: 49Future Sight | psychic | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later. | ||||||
Egg Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImprisonImprison | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Prevents foes from using moves known by the user. | |||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | |||||
| Destiny BondDestiny Bond | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | |
| If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint. | |||||
| Pain SplitPain Split | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally. | |||||
| GrudgeGrudge | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move. | |||||
| MementoMemento | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| The user faints and lowers the foe's abilities. | |||||
| Faint AttackFaint Attack | dark | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (23)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| The effectiveness varies with the user. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| TormentTorment | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| Skill SwapSkill Swap | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM48TM48 | |
| The user swaps special abilities with the target. | ||||||
| SnatchSnatch | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM49TM49 | |
| Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (11)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Dream Eater(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Dream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | |||||||
| Endure(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Icy Wind(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Icy Wind | ice | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed. | |||||||
| Mimic(Lavaridge Town House)Mimic | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. | |||||||
| Psych Up(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Psych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Copies the foe's effect(s) and gives to the user. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | |||||||
| Snore(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore | normal | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. | |||||||
| Substitute(Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | |||||||
| Swagger(Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack. | |||||||
Type Summary
2
Weaknesses
2
Resistances
2
Immunities
12
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Duskull. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Duskull resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Duskull, either offensively or defensively.
Arbok
poisondark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Umbreon
dark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Murkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Sneasel
darkice
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Houndour
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Houndoom
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Tyranitar
rockdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Poochyena
dark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Mightyena
dark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Nuzleaf
grassdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Shiftry
grassdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Crawdaunt
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Carvanha
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Sharpedo
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Cacturne
grassdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Huntail
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Absol
dark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Honchkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Weavile
darkice
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Pidgey
normalflying
Immune to ghost
Good
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