dunsparce

Dunsparce is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Serene Grace: Doubles the chance of secondary effects occurring.
• Run Away (Hidden Ability): Guarantees escape from wild encounters.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a snake or a land-dwelling eel
• Pale yellow body with blue and yellow striped patterns
• Small, white wings that are not suited for flight
• Round, drill-like tail for burrowing
• Large, round eyes with a sleepy expression and a pointed snout

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers dark, underground caves and tunnels
• Uses its tail to burrow backward into the earth
• Generally docile and avoids confrontation
• Known to flee from danger by digging into the ground
• Rarely seen above ground, making it a mysterious creature

In Battle:

• Versatile due to its ability to inflict various status ailments
• Utilizes moves like Glare and Headbutt, taking advantage of Serene Grace
• Can learn a variety of TM moves, allowing for strategic play
• Often used to disrupt opponents with paralysis and flinching
• Despite low speed, can be a surprising contender with strategic support roles

Evolution:

• Dunsparce does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon

Interesting Facts:

• Inspired by the mythical Tsuchinoko, a snake-like creature from Japanese folklore
• Despite its wings, it cannot fly; they are used for balance and maneuvering underground
• Has gained a cult following among fans for its unique design and elusive nature
• Frequently appears in Pokémon spin-off games and merchandise due to its distinctive look

Dunsparce, with its unique design and intriguing abilities, remains a curious and beloved Pokémon despite its elusive nature and rarity in the wild.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furi­ously boring into the ground with its tail.
• Silver: If spotted, it es­ capes by burrowing with its tail.It can float just slightly using its wings.
• Crystal: It hides deep inside caves where no light everreaches it and remains virtually motionless there.
• Ruby: DUNSPARCE has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards.This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
• Sapphire: DUNSPARCE has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards.This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
• Emerald: Its drill-tipped tail is used to burrow into the ground backwards. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
• Firered: If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can hover just slightly using its wings.
• Leafgreen: When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
• Diamond: It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
• Pearl: It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
• Platinum: It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
• Heartgold: When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
• Soulsilver: If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
• Black: It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
• White: It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
• Black-2: It creates mazes in dark locations. When spotted, it flees into the ground by digging with its tail.
• White-2: It creates mazes in dark locations. When spotted, it flees into the ground by digging with its tail.
• X: When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
• Y: It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
• Omega-Ruby: Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backward. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backward. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
• Ultra-Sun: It travels by digging through the ground. Diglett and Dunsparce share one another’s tunnels happily.
• Ultra-Moon: When it sees a person, it digs a hole with its tail to make its escape. If you happen to find one, consider yourself lucky.
• Sword: This Pokémon’s tiny wings have some scientists saying that Dunsparce used to fly through the sky in ancient times.
• Shield: The nests Dunsparce live in are mazes of tunnels. They never get lost in their own nests—they can tell where they are by the scent of the dirt.