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Shadow Dusclops

Shadow Dusclops (Shadow)Ghost
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Shadow Dusclops is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Dusclops is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,591 CP and is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Hex / Poltergeist. It is boosted by Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Dusclops Stats and Max CP

124 ATK
234 DEF
120 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1799 CP
Lvl 40
1591 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1136 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
909 CP
Lvl 15 Research
682 CP

Shadow Dusclops's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Dusclops PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Dusclops is a Ghost-type Shadow Pokémon and the second of a three-stage evolutionary line. As such, Dusclops has a pretty low max CP with stats to boot. As such, this shadowy spectre is best left in the shadows and you should use other fully-evolved Ghost-types as raid attackers.

Shadow Dusclops PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Dusclops has a very high defense in the Great League, and it’s a pure Ghost-type meaning it’s only weak to Dark and Ghost-type attacks. As such, Dusclops is a fantastic Pokémon defensively, but offensively it’s not slouch either. Dusclops can generate energy very fast and has several spammy charged attacks to pressure the opponent with constant damage. As for the shadow bonus, for Dusclops it’s a solid side-grade rather than a full upgrade. Which one you prefer will largely depend on the surrounding meta and the Pokémon you’ll be facing the most. But overall, Dusclops is a very solid Pokémon to rely upon for the Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

At 1799 max CP, Dusclops is too weak for the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

At 1799 max CP, Dusclops is far too weak for the legendary-dominated Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GhostGhost-type
#192
Great LeagueGreat League
#71

Shadow Dusclops Type Chart

Shadow Dusclops takes increased damage from:Shadow Dusclops takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%

Shadow Dusclops takes reduced damage from:Shadow Dusclops takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Dusclops best moveset

Moves

Hex + Poltergeist

Ghost
GhostHex
GhostPoltergeist
Shadow Dusclops's best Ghost-type moveset is Hex / Poltergeist, with 7.84 DPS and 115.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Shadow Dusclops ranks #192 (E Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
1.GhostHexGhostPoltergeist6.717.84115.3
2.DarkFeint AttackGhostPoltergeist6.457.53110.7
3.GhostHexGhostShadow Punch5.856.84100.5
4.DarkFeint AttackGhostShadow Punch5.846.82100.3
5.GhostHexIceIce Punch5.796.7799.5
6.GhostHexFireFire Punch5.796.7799.5
7.DarkFeint AttackIceIce Punch5.796.7799.5
8.DarkFeint AttackFireFire Punch5.796.7799.5
1–8 of 10

Fast Attacks

  • DarkFeint Attack11101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Feint Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy6

    Effects
    Feint Attack has no special effects.
    See Feint Attack details page ↗
  • GhostHex8131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hex
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage8
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13

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

Charged Attacks

  • FireFire Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Fire Punch has no special effects.
    See Fire Punch details page ↗
  • GhostPoltergeist1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poltergeist
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.7s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy75

    Effects
    Poltergeist has no special effects.
    See Poltergeist details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Punch35331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Shadow Punch has no special effects.
    See Shadow Punch details page ↗
  • IceIce Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Ice Punch has no special effects.
    See Ice Punch details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

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

The following chart shows Shadow Dusclops's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Dusclops'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 Shadow Dusclops has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Dusclops CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Dusclops reaches a maximum of 1,591 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 806–909 CP, rising to 1,008–1,136 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 638–682 CP.

Max CPMax CP1591 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch638 CP - 682 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs851 CP - 909 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids806 CP - 909 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1008 CP - 1136 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
122 CP270 CP3118 CP
4166 CP5214 CP6262 CP
7310 CP8358 CP9406 CP
10454 CP11500 CP12545 CP
13591 CP14636 CP15682 CP
16727 CP17773 CP18818 CP
19864 CP20909 CP21955 CP
221000 CP231045 CP241091 CP
251136 CP261182 CP271227 CP
281273 CP291318 CP301364 CP
311387 CP321409 CP331432 CP
341455 CP351478 CP361500 CP
371523 CP381546 CP391568 CP
401591 CP411611 CP421632 CP
431652 CP441673 CP451694 CP
461714 CP471735 CP481756 CP
491778 CP501799 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#356
Height1.6 m
Weight30.6 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
DuskullDuskull
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
DusclopsDusclops
DusclopsDusclops
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Item: Sinnoh Stone
DusknoirDusknoir
  • Duskull evolves into Dusclops which costs 25 Candy.
  • Dusclops evolves into Dusknoir which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.
How to purify Shadow Dusclops
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Dusclops

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Dusclops's Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Dusclops.

Ghost Ghost

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 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Dusclops Candy360 Shadow Dusclops Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Dusclops Candy12 Shadow Dusclops Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Dusclops Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Dusclops Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Dusclops Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Dusclops Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Dusclops Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Dusclops Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Dusclops Candy-

Shadow Dusclops Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Dusclops from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Dusclops in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Dusclops family

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

DuskullDuskull
DusclopsDusclops
DusknoirDusknoir
Shadow Duskull (Shadow)Shadow Duskull
Shadow Dusclops (Shadow)Shadow Dusclops
Shadow Dusknoir (Shadow)Shadow Dusknoir

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Dusclops

Shadow Dusclops high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Dusclops. 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

Shadow Dusclops Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Dusclops Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyDUSCLOPS’s body is completely hollow - there is nothing at all inside. It is said that its body is like a black hole. This POKéMON will absorb anything into its body, but nothing will ever come back out.
SapphireDUSCLOPS absorbs anything, however large the object may be. This POKéMON hypnotizes its foe by waving its hands in a macabre manner and by bringing its single eye to bear. The hypnotized foe is made to do DUSCLOPS’s bidding.
EmeraldIt is thought that its body is hollow with only a spectral ball of fire burning inside. However, no one has been able to confirm this theory as fact.
FireRed, LeafGreenIts body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.
Diamond, PearlIts body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
HeartGold, SoulSilverAnyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away.
XAnyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away.
YIts body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.
Omega RubyDusclops’s body is completely hollow—there is nothing at all inside. It is said that its body is like a black hole. This Pokémon will absorb anything into its body, but nothing will ever come back out.
Alpha SapphireDusclops absorbs anything, however large the object may be. This Pokémon hypnotizes its foe by waving its hands in a macabre manner and by bringing its single eye to bear. The hypnotized foe is made to do Dusclops’s bidding.
SwordIts body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.
ShieldIt seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
Legends: ArceusThere are rumors that peeking inside its bandage-wrapped body will cause one to get pulled in through the gaps between the bandages, never to return. I've been too scared to verify.

List of Shadow Dusclops costumes

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A list of Shadow Dusclops costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Dusclops’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Shadow Dusclops is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Dusclops in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Dusclops in Pokémon GO are Hex and Poltergeist. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.841 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 115.296.

How does Shadow Dusclops perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Dusclops rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Shadow Dusclops is an E-Tier Ghost-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Dusclops?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Dusclops: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

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

Shadow Dusclops’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1591 CP and 1799 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Dusclops be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Dusclops can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Dusclops Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Dusclops cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.