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Dustox

DustoxBug Poison
  • rain
  • cloudy
Dustox is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Dustox is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,224 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

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

Dustox PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Dustox is a Bug- and Poison-type Pokémon with a max CP of 1384. It is not useful for PvE, even with its best moveset of Infestation and Bug Buzz.

⚔️ Raids

With a max CP of only 1384, and many better Bug- and Poison-type options, Dustox is not a Pokémon you should be using for raids.

🛡️ Gyms

There are much better options available.

Dustox PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Dustox’s best moveset for PvP is Confusion, Sludge Bomb, and Silver Wind, but sadly, it is not a particularly useful PvP Pokémon.

🔵 Great League

Dustox maxes out at 1384 CP, so it requires XL Candy investment and is still on the small side for Great League. Technically, it ranks better than its counterpart Beautifly due to better defensive stats, but it still isn’t particularly usable.

🟡 Ultra League

Far too small for Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

Like a moth to the flame, a moth to Master League isn’t a good option either.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
#162
PoisonPoison-type
#168
Great LeagueGreat League
#866

Dustox Type Chart

Dustox takes increased damage from:Dustox takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Dustox takes reduced damage from:Dustox takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Dustox best moveset

Moves

Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz

Bug
BugStruggle Bug
BugBug Buzz
Dustox's best Bug-type moveset is Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz, with 5.64 DPS and 89.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Dustox ranks #162 (F Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicConfusionPoisonSludge Bomb5.185.9994.4
2.BugStruggle BugPoisonSludge Bomb5.165.9794.2
3.PsychicConfusionBugBug Buzz4.905.6789.4
4.BugStruggle BugBugBug Buzz4.885.6489.0
5.PsychicConfusionBugSilver Wind4.244.9177.3
6.BugStruggle BugBugSilver Wind4.204.8676.6
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • BugStruggle Bug15151.5s
    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 ↗
  • PsychicConfusion19141.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Confusion
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage16
    Energy14

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

Charged Attacks

  • BugSilver Wind65333.5s
    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
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    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 ↗
  • BugBug Buzz95503.5s
    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
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
    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 Bomb85502.5s
    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
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

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

The following chart shows Dustox's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 CP Chart

CP Chart

Dustox reaches a maximum of 1,224 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 649–699 CP, rising to 811–874 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 487–524 CP.

Max CPMax CP1224 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
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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

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. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
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

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#269
Height1.19 m
Weight31.6 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
WurmpleWurmple
  • 12 Candy12 Candy
CascoonCascoon
CascoonCascoon
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
DustoxDustox
  • Wurmple evolves into Cascoon which costs 12 Candy.
  • Cascoon evolves into Dustox which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Dustox

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

Bug Bug

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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, 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Dustox Candy296 Dustox Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Dustox Candy10 Dustox Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Dustox Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Dustox Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Dustox Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Dustox Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Dustox Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Dustox Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Dustox Candy-

Dustox Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Dustox from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Dustox in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Dustox family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Dustox in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

WurmpleWurmple
SilcoonSilcoon
BeautiflyBeautifly
CascoonCascoon
DustoxDustox

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
DustoxDustoxDustoxScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmDustoxDustox
0.58 m0.6 m1.19 m1.79 m2.08 m

Dustox's height ranges from 0.58 m to 2.08 m, with the average being 1.19 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Dustox in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.5831 m0.595 m
1′11″1′11″
XS0.595 m1.19 m
1′11″3′11″
M0.8925 m1.4875 m
2′11″4′11″
XL1.4875 m1.785 m
4′11″5′10″
XXL1.785 m2.0825 m
5′10″6′10″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability30.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Dustox

Dustox high resolution sprites

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.

Official artwork

Dustox Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

DustoxDustoxDustoxDustox

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dustox’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon, Dustox is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Dustox in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Dustox in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.989 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 94.399.

How does Dustox perform in Raids?

Dustox's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Dustox rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Dustox is an F-Tier Bug-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

How does Dustox rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Dustox is an F-Tier Poison-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Dustox?

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

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

Dustox’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1224 CP and 1384 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.