Dustox

Dustox is a Bug- and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Dustox has a maximum CP of 1,384. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Dustox is Struggle Bug and Bug Buzz.

Dustox Stats and Max CP

98 ATK

162 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1384 CP

Lvl 40

1224 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

874 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

699 CP

Lvl 15 Research

524 CP

Dustox's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Bug-type

#162

Poison-type

#168

Great League

#859

Dustox Type Chart

Dustox takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Rock160.0%

Dustox takes reduced damage from:

Fighting39.1%

Grass39.1%

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Poison62.5%

Dustox best moveset

Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz

Struggle Bug

Bug Buzz

The best Bug-type moveset for Dustox is Struggle Bug and Bug Buzz (5.64 DPS, 89.0 TDO). In raids, Dustox ranks #162 among Bug-type attackers (F Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Confusion	Sludge Bomb	5.18	5.99	94.4
2.	Struggle Bug	Sludge Bomb	5.16	5.97	94.2
3.	Confusion	Bug Buzz	4.90	5.67	89.4
4.	Struggle Bug	Bug Buzz	4.88	5.64	89.0
5.	Confusion	Silver Wind	4.24	4.91	77.3
6.	Struggle Bug	Silver Wind	4.20	4.86	76.6

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Fast Attacks

Struggle Bug15151.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 15
Energy 15
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 8

Effects
Struggle Bug has no special effects.
See Struggle Bug details page ↗
Confusion19141.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 19
Energy 14
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.5s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 16
Energy 14

Effects
Confusion has no special effects.
See Confusion details page ↗

Damage	15
Energy	15
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.5s

Damage	9
Energy	8

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Charged Attacks

Silver Wind65333.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.5s - 3.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Special
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 ↗
Bug Buzz95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Special
Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Bug Buzz details page ↗
Sludge Bomb85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
See Sludge Bomb details page ↗

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.3s

Damage	75
Energy	45

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Dustox can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Dustox can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Dustox CP Chart

At Level 50, Dustox maxes out at 1,384 CP. Raid catches are 649 to 699 CP, or 811 to 874 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 487 to 524 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1384 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	487 CP - 524 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	649 CP - 699 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	649 CP - 699 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	811 CP - 874 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Dustox’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	17 CP	2	54 CP	3	91 CP
4	128 CP	5	165 CP	6	202 CP
7	239 CP	8	275 CP	9	312 CP
10	349 CP	11	384 CP	12	419 CP
13	454 CP	14	489 CP	15	524 CP
16	559 CP	17	594 CP	18	629 CP
19	664 CP	20	699 CP	21	734 CP
22	769 CP	23	804 CP	24	839 CP
25	874 CP	26	909 CP	27	944 CP
28	979 CP	29	1014 CP	30	1049 CP
31	1066 CP	32	1084 CP	33	1101 CP
34	1119 CP	35	1136 CP	36	1154 CP
37	1171 CP	38	1189 CP	39	1206 CP
40	1224 CP	41	1239 CP	42	1255 CP
43	1271 CP	44	1287 CP	45	1302 CP
46	1318 CP	47	1335 CP	48	1351 CP
49	1367 CP	50	1384 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Dustox

Mega Pokémon that boost Dustox’s Bug and Poison-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Dustox.

Bug

Poison

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#269
Height	1.19 m
Weight	31.6 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Wurmple	12 Candy	Cascoon
Cascoon	50 Candy	Dustox

Wurmple evolves into Cascoon which costs 12 Candy.
Cascoon evolves into Dustox which costs 50 Candy.

Dustox family

Dustox’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.58 m	0.6 m	1.19 m	1.79 m	2.08 m

Size bounds

Dustox's height ranges from 0.5831 m to 2.0825 m, with the average being 1.19 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.5831 m1′11″	0.595 m1′11″
XS	0.595 m1′11″	0.8925 m2′11″
M	0.8925 m2′11″	1.4875 m4′11″
XL	1.4875 m4′11″	1.785 m5′10″
XXL	1.785 m5′10″	2.0825 m6′10″

Encounter data

Movement type: Flying
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 30%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Dustox from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Dustox

Dustox high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Dustox. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Dustox Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	DUSTOX is instinctively drawn to light. Swarms of this POKéMON are attracted by the bright lights of cities, wherethey wreak havoc by stripping the leaves off roadside trees for food.
Sapphire	When DUSTOX flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that willeven make a pro wrestler sick. This POKéMON searches for food using its antennae like radar.
Emerald	It 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, LeafGreen	It scatters horribly toxic dust when it senses danger. They tend to gather in the glow of streetlamps at night.
Diamond	A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
Pearl	It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It scatters its fine dust all over when it is attacked. It is a nocturnal Pokémon.
X	A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
Y	It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
Omega Ruby	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.
Alpha Sapphire	When 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: Arceus	Tends to be drawn to bonfires on dark nights. Difficult to chase away from settlements because of the way it scatters highly toxic scales.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Dustox in Pokémon GO?

Dustox’s best moves are Struggle Bug and Bug Buzz, for 5.64 DPS and 89 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Dustox’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.

How does Dustox perform in Raids?

Dustox ranks #162 among Bug-type attackers (F Tier).

Dustox ranks #168 among Poison-type attackers (F Tier).

What is Dustox’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Dustox tops out at 1,224 CP at Level 40 and 1,384 CP at Level 50.

Can Dustox be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Dustox can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Dustox Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Dustox cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Dustox?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Dustox: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Confusion

Sludge Bomb

5.18

5.99

94.4

Struggle Bug

Sludge Bomb

5.16

5.97

94.2

Confusion

Bug Buzz

4.90

5.67

89.4

Struggle Bug

Bug Buzz

4.88

5.64

89.0

Confusion

Silver Wind

4.24

4.91

77.3

Struggle Bug

Silver Wind

4.20

4.86

76.6

Damage	15
Energy	15
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.2s - 1.5s

Damage	9
Energy	8

Damage

Energy

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Damage

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.5s - 3.3s

Damage	75
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.8s - 2.9s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage

100

Energy

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1384 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

487 CP - 524 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

649 CP - 699 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

649 CP - 699 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

811 CP - 874 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

17 CP

54 CP

91 CP

128 CP

165 CP

202 CP

239 CP

275 CP

312 CP

349 CP

384 CP

419 CP

454 CP

489 CP

524 CP

559 CP

594 CP

629 CP

664 CP

699 CP

734 CP

769 CP

804 CP

839 CP

874 CP

909 CP

944 CP

979 CP

1014 CP

1049 CP

1066 CP

1084 CP

1101 CP

1119 CP

1136 CP

1154 CP

1171 CP

1189 CP

1206 CP

1224 CP

1239 CP

1255 CP

1271 CP

1287 CP

1302 CP

1318 CP

1335 CP

1351 CP

1367 CP

1384 CP

Pokédex Number

#269

Height

1.19 m

Weight

31.6 kg

Region

Generation 3

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

500

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Wurmple

12 Candy

Cascoon

50 Candy

Dustox

XXS

XXL

0.58 m

0.6 m

1.19 m

1.79 m

2.08 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.5831 m1′11″

0.595 m1′11″

0.8925 m2′11″

1.4875 m4′11″

1.785 m5′10″

XXL

1.785 m5′10″

2.0825 m6′10″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Ruby

DUSTOX is instinctively drawn to light. Swarms of this POKéMON are attracted by the bright lights of cities, wherethey wreak havoc by stripping the leaves off roadside trees for food.

Sapphire

When DUSTOX flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that willeven make a pro wrestler sick. This POKéMON searches for food using its antennae like radar.

Emerald

It 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, LeafGreen

It scatters horribly toxic dust when it senses danger. They tend to gather in the glow of streetlamps at night.

Diamond

A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.

Pearl

It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.

Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It scatters its fine dust all over when it is attacked. It is a nocturnal Pokémon.

A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.

It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

When 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: Arceus

Tends to be drawn to bonfires on dark nights. Difficult to chase away from settlements because of the way it scatters highly toxic scales.

Dustox Stats and Max CP

Dustox's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Dustox Type Chart

Dustox takes increased damage from:

Dustox takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Poison

Evolution Chart

Dustox family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Dustox

Dustox high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Dustox in Pokémon GO?

What are Dustox’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Dustox perform in Raids?

What is Dustox’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Dustox be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Dustox Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Dustox?

Overview and stats

Dustox Stats and Max CP

Dustox's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Dustox Type Chart

Dustox takes increased damage from:

Dustox takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Poison

Evolution Chart

Dustox family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Dustox

Dustox high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Dustox in Pokémon GO?

What are Dustox’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Dustox perform in Raids?

What is Dustox’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Dustox be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Dustox Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Dustox?