Dustox (Japanese: ドクケイル Dokucale) is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Cascoon starting at level 10. It is one of Wurmple's final forms, the other being Beautifly.
Biology
Dustox is a moth-like Pokémon with two pairs of wings. It has a purple, egg-shaped body with a jagged fringe on its rear. Its tattered, green wings are wide and flat, forming a disc-shape around its body. They have red markings in the form of rings and streaks, a darker green line around the edges, and contain toxic dust. This Pokémon has two pairs of red, stubby legs and yellow, stylized compound eyes. There is a pair of fuzzy, yellow antennae on top of Dustox's head, which are smaller on the female. These antennae are used to seek food.
Dustox is nocturnal and is instinctively drawn to light. Swarms are attracted by the bright light of cities, where they wreak havoc by devouring the leaves off roadside trees. When attacked, Dustox unleashes toxic scales from its wings; these toxins are powerful enough to make even a pro wrestler sick. As a result, people often have a difficult time driving Dustox swarms away from settlements. It lives in forests, fields and mountains.
Evolution
Dustox evolves from Cascoon and is the final form of Wurmple.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Shiny Dustox in the anime
Major appearances
Jessie's Cascoon evolved into a Dustox in Seeing is Believing, which also marked the species' debut. She was used in many Pokémon Contests, eventually earning Jessie her first Ribbon in Team Shocker! after she defeated Kenny's Prinplup in the Battle Stage of the Solaceon Contest.
Other
In Crossing Paths, Austin owned a Shiny Dustox. He and Jessie eventually released their respective Dustox so they could take part in the Dustox Crossing, a time when many Dustox gather at a lake and pair up before flying over Mt. Coronet towards the Dustox Flower Field, where they start their families.
In Panic in the Park!, Goh's three Cascoon evolved into Dustox. They have since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Minor appearances
A Dustox appeared in A Fan with a Plan.
In Crossing Paths, multiple Dustox participated in the Dustox Crossing alongside Jessie's and Austin's own Dustox.
A Dustox appeared in a fantasy in Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!.
In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a Dustox was part of Kricketina Kylie's Bug-type Pokémon collection, as shown in her Rotom Phone.
Pokédex entries
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Dustox
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dustox, the Toxic Moth Pokémon. Dustox is the evolved form of Cascoon and is drawn toward bright light. When flapping its wings, it will scatter a poison dust.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, a wild Dustox was flying away from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Dustox debuted in Distracting Dustox. Ruby accidentally grabbed one of its wings, angering it and inciting it to attack. Though the boy initially had a hard time confronting it due to his impartiality towards battling, Mumu eventually defeated Dustox with a Water Gun.
The Battle Tower rented a Dustox, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII. It reappeared in a flashback in The Final Battle VIII.
Pokédex entries
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PS184
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When it flaps it wings, it releases a deadly dust that can put even pro wrestlers to sleep. This Pokémon uses its antennae to search for food.*
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When Dustox flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that will even make a pro wrestler sick. This Pokémon searches for food using its antennae like radar.*
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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Dustox is one of the Pokémon used by Team Galactic Grunts. They first appeared in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured.
In the TCG
- Main article: Dustox (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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| Ruby
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Dustox is instinctively drawn to light. Swarms of this Pokémon are attracted by the bright light of cities, where they wreak havoc by stripping the leaves off roadside trees for food.
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| Sapphire
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When Dustox flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that will even make a pro wrestler sick. This Pokémon searches for food using its antennae like radar.
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It is a nocturnal Pokémon that flies from fields and mountains to the attraction of streetlights at night. It looses highly toxic powder from its wings.
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It scatters horribly toxic dust when it senses danger. They tend to gather in the glow of streetlamps at night.
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#052
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Johto
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| Diamond
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A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
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| Pearl
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It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
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Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
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It scatters its fine dust all over when it is attacked. It is a nocturnal Pokémon.
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Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
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| White
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Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
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| White 2
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Hoenn
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A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
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It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
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| Omega Ruby
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Dustox is instinctively drawn to light. Swarms of this Pokémon are attracted by the bright lights of cities, where they wreak havoc by stripping the leaves off roadside trees for food.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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When Dustox flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that will even make a pro wrestler sick. This Pokémon searches for food using its antennae like radar.
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Galar
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Sinnoh
#052
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Hisui
#022
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
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Dustox are nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
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It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
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Tends to be drawn to bonfires on dark nights. Difficult to chase away from settlements because of the way it scatters highly toxic scales.
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Game locations
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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Total: 385
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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
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Dustox's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Defense: 55
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Dustox seems to be based on the Japanese luna moth or Japanese moon moth due to its green wings, nocturnal habits, and ability to learn Moonlight. Its Poison-type may be based on butterflies and moths that retain toxic chemicals in their bodies from the plants they consume as larva. Its Shiny colors resemble the Japanese silk moth.
Name origin
Dustox may be a combination of dust (referring to its powdery scales), dusk, and toxic.
Dokucale may be a combination of 毒 doku (poison) or 毒蛾 dokuga (poisonous moth) and scale.
In other languages
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Title
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 Japanese
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ドクケイル Dokucale
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From 毒蛾 dokuga and scale
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 French
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Papinox
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From papillon, nox, and toxique
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 Spanish
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Dustox
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Same as English name
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 German
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Pudox
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From Puder and toxisch
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 Italian
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Dustox
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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독케일 Dokkeil
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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毒粉蛾 Dúfěn'é*
毒粉蝶 Dúfěndié*
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From 毒 dú, 鱗粉 / 鳞粉 línfěn, and 蛾 é
From 毒 dú, 鱗粉 / 鳞粉 línfěn, and 蝶 dié
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 Cantonese Chinese
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毒粉蛾 Duhkfanngòh*
毒粉蝶 Duhkfandihp*
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From 毒 duhk, 鱗粉 lèuhnfán, and 蛾 ngòh
From 毒 duhk, 鱗粉 lèuhnfán, and 蝶 dihp
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 Hindi
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ज़हरॉथ Zaharoth
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From ज़हर zahar and moth
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 Russian
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Дастокс Dastoks
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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โดคุเคล Dokhukhle
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Shed Shell (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Dustox images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
