duskull

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

Type: Ghost

Abilities:

• Levitate: Grants immunity to Ground-type moves by floating above the ground.
• Frisk (Hidden Ability): Reveals the opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Duskull resembles a floating, ghostly apparition cloaked in a ragged, hooded robe.
• It has a single, glowing red eye that can move independently within its skull-like face.
• Its body appears to be hollow, giving it an ethereal presence.
• The robe-like cloak it wears has a wispy, tattered appearance, contributing to its spectral look.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Duskull is often found haunting dark, abandoned places such as old mansions and graveyards.
• It is known for its eerie behavior, often scaring people for its own amusement.
• Duskull is primarily active during the night and is rarely seen in daylight.
• It is said to target misbehaving children, following them until sunrise to frighten them into better behavior.

In Battle:

• Duskull is a defensive Pokémon, often used for its ability to withstand attacks.
• Notable moves include Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Sneak, and Hex, which can exploit its opponent's status conditions.
• It is strong against Psychic and Ghost-type moves due to its Ghost-typing.
• Duskull is weak against Dark and Ghost-type moves, requiring strategic play to avoid these threats.

Evolution:

• Duskull evolves into Dusclops starting at level 37.
• Dusclops further evolves into Dusknoir when traded while holding a Reaper Cloth.

Interesting Facts:

• Duskull's design is inspired by the Grim Reaper, reflecting themes of death and the afterlife.
• Its ability to pass through walls contributes to its ghostly mystique and reputation for haunting.
• Despite its spooky nature, Duskull is considered a loyal companion to trainers who appreciate its unique traits.
• In folklore, Duskull is said to be capable of making itself invisible, adding to its mysterious allure.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: DUSKULL can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this Pokémon chooses a target,it will doggedly pursue the intended victim until the break of dawn.
• Sapphire: DUSKULL wanders lost among the deep darkness of midnight. There is an oft- told admonishment given to misbehavingchildren that this Pokémon will spirit away bad children who earn scoldings from their mothers.
• Emerald: A glare from its single scarlet eye makes even burly grown-ups freeze in utter fear. It is a nocturnal Pokémon that roams about under the cloak of darkness.
• Firered: Making itself invisible, it silently sneaks up to prey. It has the ability to slip through thick walls.
• Leafgreen: Making itself invisible, it silently sneaks up to prey. It has the ability to slip through thick walls.
• Diamond: It doggedly pursues its prey wherever it goes. However, the chase is abandoned at sunrise.
• Pearl: It doggedly pursues its prey wherever it goes. However, the chase is abandoned at sunrise.
• Platinum: It loves the crying of children. It startles bad kids by passing through walls and making them cry.
• Heartgold: If it finds bad children who won’t listen to their parents, it will spirit them away--or so it’s said.
• Soulsilver: If it finds bad children who won’t listen to their parents, it will spirit them away--or so it’s said.
• Black: It loves the crying of children. It startles bad kids by passing through walls and making them cry.
• White: It loves the crying of children. It startles bad kids by passing through walls and making them cry.
• Black-2: It loves the crying of children. It startles bad kids by passing through walls and making them cry.
• White-2: It loves the crying of children. It startles bad kids by passing through walls and making them cry.
• X: It doggedly pursues its prey wherever it goes. However, the chase is abandoned at sunrise.
• Y: If it finds bad children who won’t listen to their parents, it will spirit them away--or so it’s said.
• Omega-Ruby: Duskull can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this Pokémon chooses a target, it will doggedly pursue the intended victim until the break of dawn.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Duskull wanders lost among the deep darkness of midnight. There is an oft-told admonishment given to misbehaving children that this Pokémon will spirit away bad children who earn scoldings from their mothers.
• Sword: If it finds bad children who won’t listen to their parents, it will spirit them away—or so it’s said.
• Shield: Making itself invisible, it silently sneaks up to prey. It has the ability to slip through thick walls.
• Legends-Arceus: I've heard that the children of Hisui all begin to behave once they've been told the story of how this Pokémon roams about before the witching hour to spirit away misbehaving children.