dusclops

Dusclops is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Ghost

Abilities:

• Pressure: The opponent's moves use more PP than normal.
• Frisk (Hidden Ability): Reveals the opponent's held item when it enters battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Dusclops has a round, mummy-like body covered in gray bandages.
• It has a single, cyclopean eye that glows red, contrasted by its otherwise featureless face.
• Its arms are long and taper into pointed fingers, which it uses to hypnotize and capture its prey.
• The body is hollow, causing it to absorb anything it wants into its void-like interior.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Dusclops is known to inhabit dark, deserted areas such as abandoned buildings, graveyards, and dense forests.
• It is often considered a guardian of the spiritual realm, guiding lost souls.
• Despite its eerie appearance, it is a gentle Pokémon unless provoked.
• It uses its hypnotic powers to control and lead other Pokémon and spirits.

In Battle:

• Dusclops is renowned for its high defensive stats, making it an excellent wall in battles.
• Signature moves include Will-O-Wisp and Shadow Punch, which are effective for both inflicting status conditions and dealing damage.
• It can learn a variety of moves that hinder opponents, such as Confuse Ray and Disable.
• While not a strong attacker, it excels in stalling and wearing down opponents over time.
• It is strong against other Ghost and Psychic types but vulnerable to Dark-type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Duskull starting at level 37.
• Evolves into Dusknoir when traded while holding a Reaper Cloth.

Interesting Facts:

• Dusclops's design is inspired by the Hitotsume-kozō, a one-eyed spirit from Japanese folklore.
• It is said that its body is like a black hole, and anything that enters is never seen again.
• Despite its spooky appearance, it is often depicted in the anime and games as a misunderstood, gentle giant.
• Its unique ability to reveal hidden items with Frisk makes it a valuable ally for trainers seeking rare items during battles or explorations.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: DUSCLOPS’s body is completely hollow - there is nothing at all inside. It is said that its body is like a blackhole. This Pokémon will absorb anything into its body, but nothing will ever come back out.
• Sapphire: DUSCLOPS absorbs anything, however large the object may be. This Pokémon hypnotizes its foe by waving its handsin a macabre manner and by bringing its single eye to bear. The hypnotized foe is made to do DUSCLOPS’s bidding.
• Emerald: It is thought that its body is hollow with only a spectral ball of fire burning inside. However, no one has been able to confirm this theory as fact.
• Firered: Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.
• Leafgreen: Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.
• Diamond: Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.
• Pearl: Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.
• Platinum: It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
• Heartgold: Anyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away.
• Soulsilver: Anyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away.
• Black: It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
• White: It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
• Black-2: It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
• White-2: It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
• X: Anyone who dares peer into its body to see its spectral ball of fire will have their spirit stolen away.
• Y: Its body is hollow. It is said that those who look into its body are sucked into the void.
• Omega-Ruby: Dusclops’s body is completely hollow—there is nothing at all inside. It is said that its body is like a black hole. This Pokémon will absorb anything into its body, but nothing will ever come back out.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Dusclops absorbs anything, however large the object may be. This Pokémon hypnotizes its foe by waving its hands in a macabre manner and by bringing its single eye to bear. The hypnotized foe is made to do Dusclops’s bidding.
• Sword: Its body is entirely hollow. When it opens its mouth, it sucks everything in as if it were a black hole.
• Shield: It seeks drifting will-o’-the-wisps and sucks them into its empty body. What happens inside is a mystery.
• Legends-Arceus: There are rumors that peeking inside its bandage-wrapped body will cause one to get pulled in through the gaps between the bandages, never to return. I've been too scared to verify.