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#0206 Dunsparce

Dunsparce artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Normal
Abilities
Run AwayEnables sure getaway from wild Pokémon.LevitateGives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Hidden ability
Serene GraceBoosts the likelihood of added effects appearing.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Field
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 HP
Dunsparce’s base stats
HP100
Attack70
Defense80 (official 70)
Sp. Atk65
Sp. Def75 (official 65)
Speed45
Total435Official games: 415, +20 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Dunsparce in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Power Plant4–880%
Dark Cave Route 31 Side4–880%
Dark Cave, 231%
Dark Cave, 231%
Dark Cave, 231%
Union Cave, and 61%
Union Cave, 61%
Union Cave B1F, and 61%
Union Cave B1F, 61%
Mt. Mortar 1F, back cave, 171%
Mt. Mortar 1F, back cave, 171%
Mt. Mortar B1F, and 171%
Mt. Mortar B1F, 171%
Route 47, and 331%
Route 47, 331%
Five Island, 215%
Five Island, 215%
Five Island, 215%

Evolution

Evolves into Dudunsparce at Lv 50.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Dunsparce’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1FlailNormalPhysicalvar.10015The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
1Defense CurlNormalStatus——40The user curls up to conceal weak spots. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
4Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage. Lowers its accuracy by 1 stage.
8RolloutRockPhysical309020The user rolls into the foe for 5 turns. Its power doubles with each hit.
12GlareNormalStatus—10030The user intimidates the foe with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.
16ScreechNormalStatus—8540An earsplitting screech is emitted to lower the foe’s Defense by 2 stages.
20Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage.
24Drill RunGroundPhysical809510The user spins like a drill and rams the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
28YawnNormalStatus——10The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
32Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.
36Take DownNormalPhysical908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
40RoostFlyingStatus——5The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
44Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
48CoilPoisonStatus——20The user coils up and concentrates. Raises its Attack, Defense, and accuracy.
52Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
56EndeavorNormalPhysicalvar.1005An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Dunsparce can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM02Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855The foe is hit by an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM51RoostFlyingStatus——5The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010The user fires a bundle of electricity. 70% chance to raise the user’s Sp. Atk by 1 stage.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysicalvar.1005The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM76Stealth RockRockStatus——20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM129Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010Strikes the target with its wings twice.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.

Move tutors

Moves Dunsparce can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515The user slices the foe with a blade of air. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage.

Ruins of Alph · Cost: Rare Bone ×1

Requirements: Ruins of Alph: small extras

the Ruins of Alph

Aqua TailWaterPhysical9510010Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Cerulean Gym · Cost: Free

taught by Daisy at the Cerulean Gym

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

Dragon DanceDragonStatus——20The user performs a mystic dance. Raises its Attack and Speed by 1 stage.
EndeavorNormalPhysicalvar.1005An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Olivine City · Cost: Heavy Ball ×1

Requirements: Route 38 → Olivine City: small extras

Olivine City

YawnNormalStatus——10The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015The user attacks with the power of its will. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.

Saffron City · Cost: Colbur Berry ×1

Egg moves

Dunsparce’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
AgilityPsychicStatus——30The user lightens its body to move at high speed. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005The user attacks with the power of its whole body. 10% chance to raise all its stats by 1 stage.
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9510010Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
AstonishGhostPhysical3010015The user startles the foe with a shriek. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
BiteDarkPhysical6010025The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015The user sticks out its head and charges. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch.
HexGhostSpecial6510010A relentless attack that deals heavy damage to a foe with a status problem.
Last ResortNormalPhysical1401005This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Magic CoatPsychicStatus——15A barrier reflects moves that inflict status problems and other hindrances back at the foe.
SnoreNormalSpecial5010015An attack usable only while the user is asleep. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch.

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