Dunsparcein Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Land Snake Pokémon
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.
Dunsparce in Pokémon SoulGold
Dunsparce is #206 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its normal typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 4 encounter locations.
Promotes added effects.
Makes escaping easier.
Raises Speed when scared.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (2)
Level Up Moves (16)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl | normal | 0 | 0 | 40 | ||
| Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense. | ||||||
| FlailLevel: 1Flail | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | ||||||
| Mud SlapLevel: 4Mud Slap | ground | 20 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy. | ||||||
| RolloutLevel: 8Rollout | rock | 30 | 90 | 20 | ||
| An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. | ||||||
| GlareLevel: 12Glare | normal | 0 | 75 | 30 | ||
| Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 16Screech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Ancient PowerLevel: 20Ancient Power | rock | 60 | 100 | 5 | ||
| An attack that may raise all stats. | ||||||
| Drill RunLevel: 24Drill Run | ground | 80 | 95 | 10 | ||
| Spins its body like a drill. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| YawnLevel: 28Yawn | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | ||||||
| DigLevel: 30Dig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Hyper DrillLevel: 32Hyper Drill | normal | 100 | 100 | 5 | ||
| A spinning pointed part bypasses a foe's Protect. | ||||||
| RoostLevel: 36Roost | flying | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP. | ||||||
| Dragon RushLevel: 40Dragon Rush | dragon | 100 | 75 | 10 | ||
| Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| CoilLevel: 44Coil | poison | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Coils up to raise Attack, Defense and Accuracy. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 48Double Edge | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| EndeavorLevel: 52Endeavor | normal | 1 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP. |
Egg Moves (13)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BideBide | normal | 1 | 0 | 10 | |
| Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. | |||||
| Ancient PowerAncient Power | rock | 60 | 100 | 5 | |
| An attack that may raise all stats. | |||||
| BiteBite | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | |||||
| HeadbuttHeadbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | |
| A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | |||||
| AstonishAstonish | ghost | 30 | 100 | 15 | |
| An attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | |||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | |||||
| Trump CardTrump Card | normal | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
| The less PP the move has the more damage it does. | |||||
| Magic CoatMagic Coat | psychic | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Reflects special effects back to the attacker. | |||||
| SnoreSnore | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | |
| A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch. | |||||
| AgilityAgility | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | |||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| An attack with effects that vary by location. | |||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | |||||
| HexHex | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | |
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. |
TM/HM Moves (44)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| Charge BeamCharge Beam | electric | 50 | 90 | 10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 0 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Gyro BallGyro Ball | steel | 1 | 100 | 5 | TM74TM74 | |
| A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | ||||||
| HexHex | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM05TM05 | |
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Ice SpinnerIce Spinner | ice | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM94TM94 | |
| Ice-covered feet hit a foe and destroy the terrain. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM84TM84 | |
| A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| RoostRoost | flying | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM19TM19 | |
| Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Smart StrikeSmart Strike | steel | 70 | 0 | 10 | TM67TM67 | |
| Hits with an accurate horn that never misses. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71TM71 | |
| Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 0 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM88TM88 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM93TM93 | |
| An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Dunsparce. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Dunsparce resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
No type resistances.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Dunsparce, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.