Dustox

Official artwork of DustoxBug Poison Shiny Pokémon icon

Dustox is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1384 in Pokémon GO. Dustox's best moveset is Struggle Bug and Sludge Bomb. It is weather boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather, and it was originally found in the Hoenn region. Shiny Dustox is available in Pokémon GO.

Dustox is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1384 CP
Attack98 ATK
Defense162 DEF
Stamina155 STA
Weather Boost
  • rainRain
  • cloudyCloudy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedDustox can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance1 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#269
Height1.19 m
Weight31.6 kg
RegionHoenn Generation 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
10 Candy
500 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
25 Candy
10000 Candy

Dustox type chart

Takes increased damage
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
RockRock160.0%
Takes decreased damage
FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Dustox's best moves and movesets

Moves

Dustox's best moveset is Struggle Bug and Sludge Bomb, with 6.84 DPS (damage per second) and 142.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather.

Best Dustox moves
DPS6.84
TDO142.90
Score8.8
Weather Boost
  • rain
  • cloudy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Dustox with its best moveset, we recommend to use Confusion/Sludge Bomb. You will lose around 0.6% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Dustox's strongest moveset (Struggle Bug/Sludge Bomb).

Dustox moves comparison

The following chart shows Dustox's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Dustox's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugStruggle Bug PoisonSludge Bomb 6.84142.98.8
      2.PsychicConfusion PoisonSludge Bomb 6.80142.18.8
      3.BugStruggle Bug BugBug Buzz 6.52136.18.4
      4.PsychicConfusion BugBug Buzz 6.50135.78.4
      5.PsychicConfusion BugSilver Wind 5.57116.37.2
      6.BugStruggle Bug BugSilver Wind 5.56116.27.2

      Fast Attacks

      • PsychicConfusion20Damage15Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Confusion
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage20
        Energy15
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.6s
        Damage window0.6s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage16
        Energy12

        Effects
        Confusion has no special effects.
        See Confusion details page ↗
      • BugStruggle Bug15Damage15Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Struggle Bug
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage15
        Energy15
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy8

        Effects
        Struggle Bug has no special effects.
        See Struggle Bug details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • BugBug Buzz100Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.7s
        Damage window2.0s - 3.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy60

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Bug Buzz details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge Bomb80Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.3s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
      • BugSilver Wind70Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Silver Wind
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.7s
        Damage window1.7s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Silver Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Silver Wind details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Dustox has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Dustox Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Dustox's Max CP is at Level 50. Dustox Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1384 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch487 CP - 524 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs649 CP - 699 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids649 CP - 699 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • rainRain
      • cloudyCloudy
      811 CP - 874 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Dustox Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Dustox Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      117 CP254 CP391 CP
      4128 CP5165 CP6202 CP
      7239 CP8275 CP9312 CP
      10349 CP11384 CP12419 CP
      13454 CP14489 CP15524 CP
      16559 CP17594 CP18629 CP
      19664 CP20699 CP21734 CP
      22769 CP23804 CP24839 CP
      25874 CP26909 CP27944 CP
      28979 CP291014 CP301049 CP
      311066 CP321084 CP331101 CP
      341119 CP351136 CP361154 CP
      371171 CP381189 CP391206 CP
      401224 CP411239 CP421255 CP
      431271 CP441287 CP451302 CP
      461318 CP471335 CP481351 CP
      491367 CP501384 CP

      Dustox evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of WurmpleWurmple
      • Candy Icon12 Candy
      Thumbnail image of CascoonCascoon
      Thumbnail image of CascoonCascoon
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of DustoxDustox
      • Wurmple evolves into Cascoon which costs 12 Candy.
      • Cascoon evolves into Dustox which costs 50 Candy.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Dustox

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Dustox's Bug and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Dustox.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega Venusaur
      GrassPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
      BugPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega Gengar
      GhostPoison
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
      BugFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
      BugSteel
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Dustox Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Dustox in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Dustox, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Dustox costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Dustox costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Dustox high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Dustox. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Dustox Pokédex entries

                Hoenn
                VersionsPokédex entry
                RubyDUSTOX 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.
                SapphireWhen DUSTOX flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that will even make a pro wrestler sick. This POKéMON searches for food using its antennae like radar.
                EmeraldIt is a nocturnal POKéMON that flies from fields and mountains to the attraction of streetlights at night. It looses highly toxic powder from its wings.
                FireRed, LeafGreenIt scatters horribly toxic dust when it senses danger. They tend to gather in the glow of streetlamps at night.
                DiamondA nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
                PearlIt violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
                Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverIt scatters its fine dust all over when it is attacked. It is a nocturnal Pokémon.
                XA nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
                YIt violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
                Omega RubyDustox 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.
                Alpha SapphireWhen Dustox flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that will even make a pro wrestler sick. This Pokémon searches for food using its antennae like radar.
                Legends: ArceusTends to be drawn to bonfires on dark nights. Difficult to chase away from settlements because of the way it scatters highly toxic scales.