Dusclopsin Pokémon SoulGold
ghost
Pokédex Entry
Beckon Pokémon
It is thought that its body is hollow with only a spectral ball of fire burning inside. However, no one has been able to confirm this theory as fact.
Dusclops in Pokémon SoulGold
Dusclops is #356 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
Shiny
Animated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Ghost
Dex
#356
Growth Rate
fast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
amorphous
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
90
Base Exp
159
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
Dusclops isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.
Level Up Moves (19)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow PunchLevel: 0Shadow Punch | ghost | 60 | 0 | 20 | ||
| An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows. | ||||||
| Fire PunchLevel: 1Fire Punch | fire | 75 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A fiery punch that may burn the foe. | ||||||
| Ice PunchLevel: 1Ice Punch | ice | 75 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder PunchLevel: 1Thunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| BindLevel: 1Bind | normal | 15 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Binds and squeezes the foe for turns. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 1Disable | normal | 0 | 55 | 20 | ||
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | ||||||
| Shadow SneakLevel: 1Shadow Sneak | ghost | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Extends the user's shadow to strike first. | ||||||
| GravityLevel: 1Gravity | psychic | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Gravity is intensified negating levitation. | ||||||
| AstonishLevel: 1Astonish | ghost | 30 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 12Confuse Ray | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 16Night Shade | ghost | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | ||||||
| PaybackLevel: 20Payback | dark | 50 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| Will O WispLevel: 24Will O Wisp | fire | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
| Mean LookLevel: 28Mean Look | normal | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape. | ||||||
| HexLevel: 32Hex | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 36Curse | ghost | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | ||||||
| Shadow BallLevel: 42Shadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Future SightLevel: 48Future Sight | psychic | 80 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later. |
Egg Moves (10)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImprisonImprison | psychic | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Prevents foes from using moves known by the user. | |||||
| Destiny BondDestiny Bond | ghost | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint. | |||||
| Pain SplitPain Split | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally. | |||||
| GrudgeGrudge | ghost | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move. | |||||
| MementoMemento | dark | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk. | |||||
| Feint AttackFeint Attack | dark | 60 | 0 | 20 | |
| Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | |||||
| Ominous WindOminous Wind | ghost | 60 | 100 | 5 | |
| A repulsive attack that may raise all stats. | |||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | |||||
| Skill SwapSkill Swap | psychic | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| The user swaps special abilities with the target. | |||||
| HazeHaze | ice | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. |
TM/HM Moves (43)
| 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. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM97TM97 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| 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 PunchFire Punch | fire | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM69TM69 | |
| A fiery punch that may burn the foe. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | 1 | 100 | 10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 PunchIce Punch | ice | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM100TM100 | |
| An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe. | ||||||
| InfestationInfestation | bug | 20 | 100 | 20 | TM83TM83 | |
| The foe is infested and attacked for turns. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLeech Life | bug | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM28TM28 | |
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| PaybackPayback | dark | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM66TM66 | |
| An attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| Thunder PunchThunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM63TM63 | |
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| TormentTorment | dark | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Trick RoomTrick Room | psychic | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM92TM92 | |
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. |
Type Summary
2
Weaknesses
2
Resistances
2
Immunities
12
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Dusclops. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Dusclops resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Dusclops, either offensively or defensively.
Obstagoon
darknormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to 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
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
Absol
dark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Honchkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Drapion
poisondark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Weavile
darkice
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Darkrai
dark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Sandile
grounddark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Krokorok
grounddark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Krookodile
grounddark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Scraggy
darkfighting
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Scrafty
darkfighting
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
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