Competitive Information for Dunsparce [Sword/Shield]
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Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Dunsparce? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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Dunsparce is a decent Normal-typed Pokemon. Dunsparce are common Pokemon to see in the SS metagame. Dunsparce's only type-related weakness is Fighting.
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
Double Wall Dunsparce (Popular/Trending)
Dunsparce is a spectacular Double Wall for single battles. This moveset attempts to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. 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
Physical Tank Dunsparce (Popular/Trending)
Dunsparce is an interesting Physical Tank for single battles. It's primary goal is to take a large amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dunsparce last longer regaining it's stamina 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: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rattled
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
Physical Sweeper Dunsparce (Rattled)
Dunsparce is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Dunsparce's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dunsparce recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Wild Charge. With Rattled, speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a bug- dark- or ghost-type attack or intimidated.
◆ 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 good amount of damage.
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Rattled
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 76 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Round / Snore
- Flamethrower
Special Sweeper Dunsparce (Rattled)
Dunsparce is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Dunsparce's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Rattled, speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a bug- dark- or ghost-type attack or intimidated.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze 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).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Dunsparce? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rattled
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
Doubles Physical Sweeper Dunsparce (Rattled)
Dunsparce is a decent Physical Sweeper for double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Dunsparce's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dunsparce recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Wild Charge. With Rattled, speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a bug- dark- or ghost-type attack or intimidated.
◆ 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: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Rattled
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 144 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA / 76 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Incinerate / Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Round / Snore
Doubles Special Sweeper Dunsparce (Rattled)
Dunsparce is an astounding Special Sweeper for double battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and boosts Dunsparce's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Dunsparce's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Rattled, speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a bug- dark- or ghost-type attack or intimidated.
◆ 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).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze 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).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Dunsparce learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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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: Bite
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Blizzard
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Fire Blast
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Rock Slide
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Thunder
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Flamethrower
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Ice Beam
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Thunderbolt
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Body Slam
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Headbutt
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Ancient Power
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Rock Smash
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Zap Cannon
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Snore
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Iron Tail
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Mud-Slap
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Shadow Ball
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Astonish
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Rock Tomb
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Water Pulse
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Air Slash
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Charge Beam
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Dragon Rush
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Poison Jab
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Zen Headbutt
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Bulldoze
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Skitter Smack
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Magic Coat, Helping Hand
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Glare, Thunder Wave, Toxic, Yawn
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 EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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