Competitive Information for Dustox [Diamond/Pearl]
Bug / Poison
Abilities:
This Pokemon is not affected by the secondary effect of another Pokemon's attack.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dustox? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Dustox, an outstanding Pokémon that excels with Bug and Poison typing! It's to see Dustox show up as a Diamond/Pearl opponent. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Dustox's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- U-turn / Bug Bite
- Thief
- Poison Sting
Dustox thrives as a first-rate Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset attempts to crush rivals using destructive physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Dustox from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dustox's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Shield Dust, Dustox is not affected by the secondary effect of another pokemon's attack.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Dustox switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Dustox steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Thief is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Dustox has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Signal Beam
- Sludge Bomb
- Air Cutter
- Psychic
In single battles, Dustox's Special Sweeper role is a spectacular. It tries to overwhelm foes with brute special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Dustox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dustox's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shield Dust, Dustox is not affected by the secondary effect of another pokemon's attack.
◆ Signal Beam is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Air Cutter is a special 55-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dustox? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- U-turn / Bug Bite
- Thief
- Poison Sting
Dustox excels as an exceptional Physical Sweeper during double battles. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Dustox from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dustox's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Shield Dust, Dustox is not affected by the secondary effect of another pokemon's attack.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Dustox switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Dustox steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Thief is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Dustox has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Poison Sting is a physical STAB-boosted 15-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter
- Bug Buzz / Signal Beam
- Sludge Bomb
- Psychic
Dustox excels as a dazzling Special Sweeper during double battles. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Dustox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Dustox's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shield Dust, Dustox is not affected by the secondary effect of another pokemon's attack.
◆ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dustox can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Dustox.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dustox can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Dustox
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Dustox's stats
- Harden
- Iron Defense
- Ominous Wind
- Silver Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Dustox
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Dustox in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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