Dustox

Dustox official artwork
#0269

Dustox

Poison Moth Pokémon

BUGPOISON

A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.

Dustox is No. 0269 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug and Poison-type Poison Moth Pokémon. A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Dustox first belongs to Generation Iii. Dustox does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Shield Dust and Compound Eyes, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Dustox at a glance

Type
BUGPOISON
Weak to
FIREFLYINGPSYCHICROCK
Best base stat
Special Defense — 90
Abilities
Shield Dust, Compound Eyes (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data
Height
1.2 m
Weight
31.6 kg
Generation
Generation Iii
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp60
Attack50
Defense70
Special Attack50
Special Defense90
Speed65
Total385

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Dustox is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIREFLYINGPSYCHICROCK

Resists

POISON½×BUG½×FAIRY½×

Strongly resists

GRASS¼×FIGHTING¼×

Based on Bug / Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Level 7
Level 7
Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver