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No. 0206 · Generation II · Johto

Dunsparce

The Land Snake Pokémon

TL;DR. Dunsparce is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 415. When spotted, this POKéMON escapes backward by furi ously boring into the ground with its tail.

Normal

When spotted, this POKéMON escapes backward by furi ously boring into the ground with its tail.

Height1.5 m

Weight14.0 kg

AbilitiesSerene Grace, Run Away

HiddenRattled

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 415. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 100

Attack 70

Defense 70

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 65

Speed 45

Total415

415 base stat total, the 582nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Normal-types.

100 base HP, Dunsparce's strongest stat, ranking 21st of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Dunsparce in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Dunsparce reaches 1,689 CP at level 40 and 1,932 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack131

GO Defense128

GO Stamina225

Max CP (L40)1,689

Max CP (L50)1,909

Best buddy (L51)1,932

Raid catch CP 906–965 (L20). Weather boosted 1,132–1,206 (L25).

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Competitive

Dunsparce in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Dunsparce across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #46 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #46 89.6 score

Ultra League #742 60.1 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Dunsparce.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Dunsparce, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Dunsparce?

Dunsparce is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Dunsparce weak to?

Dunsparce takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Dunsparce resistant to?

Dunsparce is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Dunsparce evolve?

Dunsparce evolves into Dudunsparce (Know Hyper Drill move, level up).

What generation is Dunsparce from?

Dunsparce was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0206.

What are Dunsparce's base stats?

Dunsparce has HP 100, Attack 70, Defense 70, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 65, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 415.

What are Dunsparce's abilities?

Dunsparce can have the abilities Serene Grace, Run Away, plus the Hidden Ability Rattled.

Is Dunsparce legendary or mythical?

No. Dunsparce is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Dunsparce's best stat?

Dunsparce's highest base stat is HP at 100, which ranks 21st of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Dunsparce good?

Dunsparce has a base stat total of 415, the 582nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Dunsparce as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Dunsparce in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Dunsparce in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Dunsparce in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Dunsparce 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Dunsparce is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fighting

0× Immune to

Ghost

Comparison

Dunsparce vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Dunsparce	Normal avg	Difference
HP	100	77	+23
Attack	70	74	-4
Defense	70	60	+10
Special Attack	65	59	+6
Special Defense	65	64	+1
Speed	45	69	-24
Total	415	403	+12

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Game appearances

Dunsparce appears in 30 games.

Every mainline release where Dunsparce is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Teal Mask DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Dunsparce in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 19 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Sinnoh Route 208

Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver

Dark Cave Violet City Entrance

FireRed, LeafGreen

Three Isle Port

Black 2, White 2

DreamyardFloccesy Ranch Hidden GrottoFloccesy Ranch InnerNature SanctuaryUnova Route 1Unova Route 12Unova Route 18Unova Route 2Unova Route 20Unova Route 6Unova Route 6 Hidden Grotto Near Pokemon BreederUnova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 72Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 73Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 79Village Bridge

Black, White

Unova Route 12

X, Y

Friend Safari NormalKalos Route 22Kalos Route 3

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 2 NorthAlola Route 2 South

colosseum

Pyrite Cave South Sewers

Pokémon anime