dustox

Dustox is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Bug / Poison

Abilities:

• Shield Dust: Blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.
• Compund Eyes (Hidden Ability): Increases accuracy by 30%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Dustox is a moth-like Pokémon with large, colorful wings.
• Its wings are predominantly green with red and yellow patterns.
• It has a small, segmented body with a purple hue.
• Dustox's large, red eyes are notable and give it keen night vision.
• It has two antennae that resemble curved horns on its head.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Dustox is nocturnal and often seen fluttering around streetlights and bright lights at night.
• It inhabits forests and woodlands where it can blend in with foliage.
• Dustox uses its wings to scatter toxic dust that can incapacitate opponents or prey.
• It is drawn to bright lights and can often be found near urban areas.

In Battle:

• Dustox is known for its defensive capabilities, able to withstand attacks better than many other Bug-types.
• Notable moves include Toxic, Bug Buzz, and Moonlight, which allow it to poison foes, deal damage, and heal itself, respectively.
• It has a strong resistance to Grass, Fighting, and Poison-type moves.
• However, it is weak against Flying, Rock, Fire, and Psychic-type attacks.

Evolution:

• Dustox evolves from Cascoon starting at level 10.
• Wurmple evolves into Cascoon based on its personality value, which is hidden and randomly determined.

Interesting Facts:

• Dustox's design is inspired by moths, specifically the Luna moth, known for its striking wing patterns.
• In the anime, Dustox is known for its role as Jessie's Pokémon in the series, showing loyalty and strength.
• Its name is a combination of "dust," referring to the toxic dust it scatters, and "toxic," referencing its Poison type.
• Dustox's ability to scatter toxic dust is often compared to real-world moths that release irritant scales.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Emerald: 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.
• Firered: It scatters horribly toxic dust when it senses danger. They tend to gather in the glow of streetlamps at night.
• Leafgreen: It scatters horribly toxic dust when it senses danger. They tend to gather in the glow of streetlamps at night.
• Diamond: A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
• Pearl: It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
• Platinum: Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
• Heartgold: It scatters its fine dust all over when it is attacked. It is a nocturnal Pokémon.
• Soulsilver: It scatters its fine dust all over when it is attacked. It is a nocturnal Pokémon.
• Black: Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
• White: Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
• Black-2: Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
• White-2: Toxic powder is scattered with each flap. At night, it is known to strip leaves off trees lining boulevards.
• X: A nocturnal Pokémon. Drawn by streetlights, they messily eat the leaves of trees lining boulevards.
• Y: It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Legends-Arceus: Tends to be drawn to bonfires on dark nights. Difficult to chase away from settlements because of the way it scatters highly toxic scales.