Competitive Information for Dunsparce [Sword/Shield]
Normal
Abilities:
Speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a Bug-, Dark-, or Ghost-type attack, or Intimidated.
No competitive use.
This Pokemon's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dunsparce? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Prepare for battle with Dunsparce, a terrific Pokémon boasting Normal attributes. It's to see Dunsparce show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Delve into Dunsparce's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Leftovers / Blunder Policy
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 180 Hp / 156 Def / 4 SpA / 116 SpD / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Blizzard
- Amnesia / Stored Power
- Coil
- Roost / Air Slash
In single battles, Dunsparce is known as a stunning Double Wall. It is designed to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dunsparce last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Serene Grace, Dunsparce's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled. With a Blunder Policy equipped to it, if Dunsparce misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
◆ Amnesia is a status move (raises your Dunsparce's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Stored Power is a special 20-base power Psychic-type move (+ 20 power for each of your Dunsparce's stat boosts).
◆ Coil is a status move (raises Dunsparce's attack, defense, accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Air Slash is a special 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Leftovers / Blunder Policy
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Amnesia / Zen Headbutt
- Coil / Poison Jab
- Roost
Ready for single battles? Dunsparce is an interesting Physical Tank. It tries to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dunsparce last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Serene Grace, Dunsparce's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled. With a Blunder Policy equipped to it, if Dunsparce misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
◆ Amnesia is a status move (raises your Dunsparce's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Coil is a status move (raises Dunsparce's attack, defense, accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
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Item: King's Rock / Shell Bell
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Def / 76 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Wild Charge / Poison Jab
- Aqua Tail
Dunsparce thrives as an exquisite Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. King's Rock grants all attacking moves (that do not already have a chance to flinch) a 10% chance of causing each target to flinch. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dunsparce recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Wild Charge. With Serene Grace, Dunsparce's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled.
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
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Item: King's Rock / Throat Spray
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 76 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Round / Snore
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
When it comes to single battles, Dunsparce shines as a magnificent Special Sweeper. It is meant to overwhelm foes with brute special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and raises Dunsparce's special attack stat by 2 stages. King's Rock grants all attacking moves (that do not already have a chance to flinch) a 10% chance of causing each target to flinch. With Serene Grace, Dunsparce's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled.
◆ Snore is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Normal-type move (Dunsparce must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dunsparce? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: King's Rock / Shell Bell
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 144 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Def / 76 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Rock Slide
- Wild Charge / Aqua Tail
In double battles, Dunsparce is known as a top-notch Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using formidable physical moves. King's Rock grants all attacking moves (that do not already have a chance to flinch) a 10% chance of causing each target to flinch. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dunsparce recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Wild Charge. With Serene Grace, Dunsparce's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled.
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
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Item: King's Rock / Throat Spray
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 76 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Incinerate / Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Round / Snore
- Thunderbolt
When it comes to double battles, Dunsparce shines as a top-notch Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and raises Dunsparce's special attack stat by 2 stages. King's Rock grants all attacking moves (that do not already have a chance to flinch) a 10% chance of causing each target to flinch. With Serene Grace, Dunsparce's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled.
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Normal-type move (Dunsparce must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dunsparce can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Dunsparce.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dunsparce can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Dunsparce
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Ability: Serene grace + Move: Air slash
- Ability: Serene grace + Item: King's rock
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Ancient Power
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Astonish
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Bite
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Body Slam
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Bulldoze
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Flamethrower
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Headbutt
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Ice Beam
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Mud-Slap
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Poison Jab
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Rock Smash
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Shadow Ball
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Snore
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Rock Tomb
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Thunderbolt
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Water Pulse
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Zap Cannon
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Blizzard
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Thunder
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Dragon Rush
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Iron Tail
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Fire Blast
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Charge Beam
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Rock Slide
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Skitter Smack
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Zen Headbutt
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Air Slash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Yawn, Glare, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Dunsparce's stats
- Agility
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Coil
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Scale Shot
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Dunsparce
- Air Slash
- Amnesia
- Aqua Tail
- Baton Pass
- Bite
- Blizzard
- Body Slam
- Coil
- Drill Run
- Earthquake
- Headbutt
- Ice Beam
- Poison Jab
- Protect
- Rest
- Rock Slide
- Roost
- Sleep Talk
- Stealth Rock
- Stored Power
- Toxic
- Wild Charge
- Zen Headbutt
Common Effort Values for Dunsparce in Sword and Shield
- Bold Nature ( 180/0/156/4/116/52 )
- Brave Nature ( 252/252/4/0/0/0 )
- Optimize Dunsparce's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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