Biology
Dusclops is a Pokémon with a roundish gray body with two stubby legs. Its body is hollow and wrapped in bandages. It has a single red eye and three tooth-like projections. The red eye is said to be the true form of Dusclops, but no one has yet to see this claim. It has two wispy, light gray growths coming out of its shoulders and one on top of its head. Its light gray hands are almost always depicted as being directly attached to its body, though in PK15 and in several panels of Pokémon Adventures they can be seen floating independently.
Its body can absorb anything much like a black hole, pulling through the gaps between the bandages and wrapping it. It is unknown what happens when something is absorbed in Dusclops, as nothing ever comes back out. It will wave its hands and eyes to hypnotize opponents and then force them to do as it desires. Dusclops preys on drifting will-o'-the-wisps, sucking them into its body. It usually lives in thick forests and is generally active during nighttime.
Evolution
Dusclops evolves from Duskull and evolves into Dusknoir.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Dusclops has its own mini-game on the Sapphire Table, which can be accessed the first time the three Poké Balls in the middle of the table are lit up. Dusclops will not appear until 20 Duskull have been hit. After that, Dusclops must be hit five times to win. However, it will suck up the ball for a brief period if attacked from the front so it must be hit from behind or while it is moving.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #149
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Ruby
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Dusclops'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.
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Sapphire
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Dusclops 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.
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Emerald
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It 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.
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FireRed
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Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh Pt : #190
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Diamond
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Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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It seeks drifting will-o'-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
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HeartGold
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Anyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It seeks drifting will-o'-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
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White
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Black 2
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It seeks drifting will-o'-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #154
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X
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Anyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away.
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Y
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Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.
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Omega Ruby
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Dusclops'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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Dusclops 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.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #136
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #159
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Sword
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Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.
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Shield
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It seeks drifting will-o'-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
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Brilliant Diamond
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Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.
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Shining Pearl
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Legends: Arceus
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There 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.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #—
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Kitakami #140
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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Dusclops is feared because it's said to pull the soul out of anyone who gazes upon the strange movements of its hands.
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Violet
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Dusclops's true form is said to be a bright red eye burning within its body, but no one has ever seen such a thing.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Held items
In Pokémon Emerald, Dusclops can only be found in the Battle Frontier.
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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Total: 455
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dusclops
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dusclops
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dusclops
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Dusclops
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dusclops
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dusclops
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dusclops
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dusclops
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dusclops
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Dusclops can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dusclops
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dusclops
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 9
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Min. exp.: 70
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Max. exp.: 105
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Browser entry R-171
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Dusclops slowly but inexorably comes closer. Watch for its big orb attack!
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Psy Power ×2)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Psy Power ×1)
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Browser entry R-149/N-197
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It spits out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Attack: 76
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Base Defense: 64
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Base Speed: 50
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Evolution data
Dusclops evolves from Duskull starting at level 37 and evolves into Dusknoir when traded while holding a Reaper Cloth. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Dusclops evolves into Dusknoir when exposed to a Reaper Cloth.
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Dusclops debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker, under the ownership of Butler. It was used for a magic act during the Millennium Festival. When Team Rocket crashed the show and attempted to steal Pikachu and Butler's other Pokémon, he used Dusclops to send the trio blasting off. Butler later used it to force Jirachi to open its Eye of Truth.
Dusclops made its animated series debut in Disaster of Disguise, under the ownership of Timmy Grimm, who has owned it since it was a Duskull. It easily defeated Drew's Roselia. It was then used in the Verdanturf Contest in Disguise Da Limit, where it faced off against May's Skitty in the Battle Stage and lost. Timmy's father, Tommy, also used a Dusclops when he was a Coordinator himself, as seen in a flashback in Disaster of Disguise.
In PK15, a Dusclops was living in a spooky house.
In Gathering the Gang of Four and Pace - The Final Frontier!, Brandon used a Dusclops against Ash at the Battle Pyramid. Dusclops proved to be quite powerful, being able to defeat Charizard before being taken down by Bulbasaur.
In A Chilling Curse!, Team Rocket received two Dusclops from the Rocket Prize Master. They were used to battle a Gengar, only to be defeated when Gengar received assistance from Pikachu.
Minor appearances
In Who's Flying Now?, a Dusclops was featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.
A Dusclops appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In Team Shocker!, a Coordinator's Dusclops competed in the Performance Stage of the Solaceon Contest.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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AG061
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Dusclops
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dusclops, the Beckon Pokémon. Dusclops is said to be able to suck practically anything into its body, the black hole-like core of which is completely empty.
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AG189
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Dusclops
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May's Pokédex
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Dusclops, the Beckon Pokémon. Its body is completely hollow, and like a black hole, it can swallow anything. Some say that its victims never return.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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JN016
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Dusclops
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Team Rocket's Rotom Phone
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Dusclops, the Beckon Pokémon. A Ghost type. Dusclops absorbs wandering apparitions. Who knows what it does after that.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Scoop, a Dusclops was working at TV Mauville.
GOTCHA!
A Dusclops briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Phoebe.
In the mangaIn the TCGTrivia
- Dusclops can be seen as a parallel to Banette. Both are Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon that evolve from their pre-evolved forms at level 37. Both also have the same base stat total. Wild Dusclops are exclusive to Pokémon Ruby, while wild Banette are exclusive to Pokémon Sapphire.
Origin
Dusclops seems to be based on the Hitotsume-kozō, a humanoid, Cyclops-like ghost. It also has similarities with the Chōchin-obake — which are one-eyed haunted paper lanterns — and mummies.
Name origin
Dusclops may be a combination of dusk and cyclops.
Samayouru may be a combination of 彷徨う samayou (to wander about) and 夜 yoru (night).
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