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No. 0355 · Generation III · Hoenn

Duskull

The Requiem Pokémon

TL;DR. Duskull is a pure ghost-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 295. DUSKULL can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this POKéMON chooses a target, it will doggedly pursue the intended victim until the break of dawn.

Ghost

DUSKULL can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this POKéMON chooses a target, it will doggedly pursue the intended victim until the break of dawn.

Height0.8 m

Weight15.0 kg

AbilitiesLevitate

HiddenFrisk

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 295. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 20

Attack 40

Defense 90

Sp. Attack 30

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 25

Total295

295 base stat total, the 882nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Ghost-types.

90 base Defense, Duskull's strongest stat, ranking 18th of 65 Ghost-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Duskull 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, Duskull reaches 706 CP at level 40 and 808 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack70

GO Defense162

GO Stamina85

Max CP (L40)706

Max CP (L50)798

Best buddy (L51)808

Raid catch CP 364–403 (L20). Weather boosted 456–504 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Duskull.

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

What type is Duskull?

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

What is Duskull weak to?

Duskull takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Duskull resistant to?

Duskull is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Bug.

How does Duskull evolve?

Duskull evolves into Dusclops (Level 37).

What generation is Duskull from?

Duskull was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0355.

What are Duskull's base stats?

Duskull has HP 20, Attack 40, Defense 90, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 90, and Speed 25. Total base stat total: 295.

What are Duskull's abilities?

Duskull can have the ability Levitate, plus the Hidden Ability Frisk.

Is Duskull legendary or mythical?

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

What is Duskull's best stat?

Duskull's highest base stat is Defense at 90, which ranks 18th of 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Duskull good?

Duskull has a base stat total of 295, the 882nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Duskull in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Duskull in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

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

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

Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to

Ghost Dark

½× Resists

Poison Bug

0× Immune to

Normal Fighting

Comparison

Duskull vs. the average Ghost-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Stat	Duskull	Ghost avg	Difference
HP	20	66	-46
Attack	40	77	-37
Defense	90	77	+13
Special Attack	30	82	-52
Special Defense	90	79	+11
Speed	25	66	-41
Total	295	447	-152

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Game appearances

Duskull appears in 24 games.

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

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 VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2023 Teal Mask DLC
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

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

Where to find

Catch Duskull in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.

Platinum

Lost Tower 1FLost Tower 2FLost Tower 3FLost Tower 4FLost Tower 5FSinnoh Route 209Turnback Cave Before Pillar 1Turnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Turnback Cave Pillar 1

Diamond, Pearl

Sinnoh Route 224

Ruby

Hoenn Route 121Hoenn Route 123MT Pyre 1FMT Pyre 2FMT Pyre 3FMT Pyre 4FMT Pyre 5FMT Pyre 6FMT Pyre OutsideMT Pyre Summit

Sapphire, Emerald

MT Pyre 4FMT Pyre 5FMT Pyre 6FMT Pyre Summit

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