Where can I find Dunsparce in Polished Crystal?

Dunsparce can be found in 26 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Dunsparce?

Dunsparce is a normal/ground-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Dunsparce learn in Polished Crystal?

Dunsparce can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Dunsparcein Pokémon Polished Crystal

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Pokédex Entry

Land Snake Pokémon

It hides deep inside caves where no light ever reaches it and remains virtually motionless there.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

NormalGround

Dex

#053 Johto Dex · #206 National

Abilities

Serene Grace(Primary)

Boosts the rate of added effects.

Run Away(Secondary)

Sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Sand Stream(Hidden)

Summons sandstorm when switched in.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Hp

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2fighting ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electricghost

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Dunsparce

Base form

→

Dudunsparce (Twosegment)

Level up Dunsparce to Lv. 32

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How to Obtain

You can catch Dunsparce in Dim Cave 3F (rare), in Dim Cave 2F (rare), and in Dim Cave 4F (rare), among five other areas. Wild ones range from level two to 55, unless in a badge-dependent area. During swarms, you can also find it in Dark Cave Violet Entrance.

Wild Encounters (14)

Level Up Moves (23)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	RageLevel: 1Rage	normal	20	100	20
1	RageLevel: 1Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
3	RolloutLevel: 3Rollout	rock	30	90	20
3	RolloutLevel: 3Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
6	AstonishLevel: 6Astonish	ghost	30	100	15
6	AstonishLevel: 6Astonish	An attack that may cause flinching.
8	PursuitLevel: 8Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
8	PursuitLevel: 8Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
11	ScreechLevel: 11Screech	normal	0	85	40
11	ScreechLevel: 11Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
13	Mud SlapLevel: 13Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
13	Mud SlapLevel: 13Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
16	Fury StrikesLevel: 16Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
16	Fury StrikesLevel: 16Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
18	AncientpowerLevel: 18Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
18	AncientpowerLevel: 18Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
21	Body SlamLevel: 21Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
21	Body SlamLevel: 21Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
23	Dragon RageLevel: 23Dragon Rage	dragon	40	100	10
23	Dragon RageLevel: 23Dragon Rage	Always inflicts 40HP damage.
26	RoostLevel: 26Roost	flying	0	100	5
26	RoostLevel: 26Roost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	normal	90	100	15
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
31	Dragon DanceLevel: 31Dragon Dance	dragon	0	100	20
31	Dragon DanceLevel: 31Dragon Dance	Raises the user's Attack and Speed.
33	DigLevel: 33Dig	ground	90	100	10
33	DigLevel: 33Dig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
36	GlareLevel: 36Glare	normal	0	100	30
36	GlareLevel: 36Glare	A move that may paralyze the foe.
38	Double EdgeLevel: 38Double Edge	normal	120	100	15
38	Double EdgeLevel: 38Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
41	EarthquakeLevel: 41Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
41	EarthquakeLevel: 41Earthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
43	Air SlashLevel: 43Air Slash	flying	75	95	15
43	Air SlashLevel: 43Air Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.
46	HexLevel: 46Hex	ghost	65	100	10
46	HexLevel: 46Hex	Damage doubles if foe has status.
48	EndureLevel: 48Endure	normal	0	100	10
48	EndureLevel: 48Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
51	ReversalLevel: 51Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
51	ReversalLevel: 51Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
53	OutrageLevel: 53Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
53	OutrageLevel: 53Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	100	30
AgilityAgility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
AstonishAstonish	ghost	30	100	15
AstonishAstonish	An attack that may cause flinching.
BiteBite	dark	60	100	25
BiteBite	An attack that may cause flinching.
RageRage	normal	20	100	20
RageRage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
AncientpowerAncientpower	rock	60	100	5
AncientpowerAncientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
HexHex	ghost	65	100	10
HexHex	Damage doubles if foe has status.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	100	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (15)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.