Dustox
TL;DR. Dustox is a bug/poison-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 385. DUSTOX is instinctively drawn to light. Swarms of this POKéMON are attracted by the bright lights of cities, where they wreak havoc by stripping the leaves off roadside trees for food.
DUSTOX is instinctively drawn to light. Swarms of this POKéMON are attracted by the bright lights of cities, where they wreak havoc by stripping the leaves off roadside trees for food.
Stat spread.
Total of 385. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Dustox 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, Dustox reaches 1,224 CP at level 40 and 1,400 CP as a best buddy.
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Dustox in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Dustox across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #810 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Dustox.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Dustox, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Dustox?
Dustox is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Dustox weak to?
Dustox takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Dustox resistant to?
Dustox resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting. It has no full immunities.
How does Dustox evolve?
Dustox evolves from Cascoon (Level 10). Dustox is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Dustox from?
Dustox was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0269.
What are Dustox's base stats?
Dustox has HP 60, Attack 50, Defense 70, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 90, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 385.
What are Dustox's abilities?
Dustox can have the ability Shield Dust, plus the Hidden Ability Compound Eyes.
Is Dustox legendary or mythical?
No. Dustox is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Dustox's best stat?
Dustox's highest base stat is Special Defense at 90, which ranks 25th of 163 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Dustox good?
Dustox has a base stat total of 385, the 653rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 94th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Dustox as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Dustox is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Dustox vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 163 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Dustox | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 62 | -2 |
| Attack | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Defense | 70 | 68 | +2 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 65 | -15 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 67 | +23 |
| Speed | 65 | 64 | +1 |
| Total | 385 | 396 | -11 |
Dustox appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Dustox is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Dustox in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.
Dustox appears in 57 episodes.
From AG028 (2003-06-05) through JN145 (2023-03-10).
- AG028 Seeing is Believing! Advanced Generation 2004-04-24
- AG033 Now That's Flower Power! Advanced Generation 2004-05-22
- AG035 Win, Lose or Drew! Advanced Generation 2004-05-29
- AG040 Watt's with Wattson Advanced Generation 2004-09-04
- AG047 I Feel Skitty! Advanced Generation 2004-10-23
- AG051 Come What May! Advanced Generation 2004-11-06
- AG062 Disguise Da Limit Advanced Generation 2004-12-11
- AG072 The Bicker the Better Advanced Generation 2005-04-02
- AG077 A Fan with a Plan Advanced Generation 2005-05-07
- AG079 Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend Advanced Generation 2005-05-21
- AG080 That's Just Swellow Advanced Generation 2005-05-28
- AG093 Clamperl of Wisdom Advanced Generation 2005-09-17
+ 45 more episodes
- AG105 Once in a Mawile Advanced Generation 2005-12-10
- AG106 Beg, Burrow and Steal Advanced Generation 2005-12-17
- AG109 Do I Hear a Ralts? Advanced Generation 2006-01-21
- AG113 Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut? Advanced Generation 2006-02-04
- AG114 Date Expectations Advanced Generation 2006-04-01
- AG123 Rhapsody in Drew Advanced Generation 2006-02-25
- AG139 On Cloud Arcanine Advanced Generation 2006-05-20
- AG141 Hail to the Chef! Advanced Generation 2006-06-03
- AG142 Caterpie's Big Dilemma Advanced Generation 2006-06-10
- AG159 Off the Unbeaten Path Advanced Generation 2006-10-21
- AG163 Cutting the Ties That Bind! Advanced Generation 2006-11-04
- AG165 King and Queen for a Day! Advanced Generation 2006-11-10
- AG184 Strategy Tomorrow – Comedy Tonight! Advanced Generation 2007-01-06
- DP002 Two Degrees of Separation! Diamond & Pearl 2007-04-20
- DP008 Gymbaliar! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-14
- DP013 A Staravia Is Born! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-25
- DP014 Leave it to Brocko! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-26
- DP025 Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-01
- DP026 Getting the Pre-Contest Titters! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-01
- DP027 Settling a Not-So-Old Score! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-08
- DP033 All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go! Diamond & Pearl 2007-10-20
- DP035 An Elite Meet and Greet! Diamond & Pearl 2007-11-03
- DP038 One Big Happiny Family! Diamond & Pearl 2007-11-24
- DP041 A Stand-Up Sit-Down! Diamond & Pearl 2007-12-15
- DP047 Sandshrew's Locker! Diamond & Pearl 2008-01-26
- DP048 Ash and Dawn! Head for a New Adventure!! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-27
- DP049 Dawn's Early Night! Diamond & Pearl 2008-01-26
- DP053 Tears for Fears! Diamond & Pearl 2008-04-12
- DP055 Throwing the Track Switch Diamond & Pearl 2008-04-26
- DP058 Nosing 'Round the Mountain! Diamond & Pearl 2008-05-24
- DP061 Team Shocker! Diamond & Pearl 2008-06-14
- DP070 The Bells Are Singing! Diamond & Pearl 2008-08-16
- DP073 Crossing Paths Diamond & Pearl 2008-08-23
- DP075 Our Cup Runneth Over! Diamond & Pearl 2008-09-06
- DP103 Jumping Rocket Ship! Diamond & Pearl 2009-04-25
- JN029 There's a New Kid in Town! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN031 The Cuteness Quotient! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN047 Crowning the Chow Crusher! Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN054 Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN066 Under Color of Darkness! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN073 Grabbing the Brass Ring! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN094 Suffering the Flings and Arrows! Journeys 2022-10-21
- JN107 Big Brother to the Rescue! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN144 Getting to the Heart of it All! Journeys 2023-09-08
- JN145 Rocket Revengers! Journeys 2023-09-08
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Dustox card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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