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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 295. 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.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Duskull first appeared on October 26, 2017, during Halloween 2017.
- Duskull
- Dusknoir
- Dusclops by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2024, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 1 to Jun 15, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 1 to Nov 3, 2022 | 1-starCempasúchil crown | Dia de Muertos |
| Oct 20 to Nov 8, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| May 9 to May 10, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 1 to Jul 6, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
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.
Does Duskull's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it. Frisk does not change its matchups.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Duskull is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Levitate: Ground moves miss it.
Frisk: does not change its type matchups.
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 |
Duskull appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Duskull 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
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Duskull.
Every main-series game Duskull is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 6, Watchtower Ruins, Giant's Seat, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank, Dusty Bowl
- RaidGiant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 224 (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Deadwood Haunt (night)
- WildCoronet Highlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls (night) and nearby (also mass outbreaks (day) (night)), Arena's Approach (night), Avalanche Slopes, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedDusclops
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMt. Pyre
Generation VEvent only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Event only
- EventDream World
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 224 (Poké Radar)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 209, Lost Tower, Turnback Cave
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Swamp with 28 Peak points; Surfing in Swamp with 35 Waterside points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- RubyObtainable
- WildRoutes 121 and 123, Mt. Pyre
- Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildMt. Pyre
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Duskull appears in 9 episodes.
From AG001 (2002-11-21) through HZ152 (2026-10-09).
TCG Pocket appearances
Duskull in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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