Type matchups
Damage Dusclops takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost type, Dusclops has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 18 other Pokémon share the Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 130
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 130
- Speed
- 25
- Total
- 455
Dusclops has a base stat total of 455, higher than 46% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (130). Its Attack (70) and Sp. Atk (60) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 25 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 130 Defense and 130 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Dusclops can have the abilities Pressure and Frisk.
How to beat Dusclops
Dusclops takes 2× damage from Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison and Bug moves are resisted.
Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Dusclops's Ghost moves. Hisuian Zoroark hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Dusclops's Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Dusclops's Ghost moves.
Evolution
Dusclops is the middle stage of its line (Duskull → Dusclops → Dusknoir): it evolves from Duskull and into Dusknoir.
Best counters to Dusclops
Other Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Dusclops weak to?
As a Ghost type, Dusclops takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Dusclops resistant to?
Dusclops resists Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Dusclops?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Hisuian Zoroark and Galarian Linoone, which hit Dusclops with super-effective attacks.