#0269 · Gen 3 · 385 BST
Dustox
An early-evolution Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 90 base Special Defense. Common ability: Shield Dust.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/63/81/63/99/76
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/112/134/112/156/128
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Dustox
Dustox is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 385. An early-evolution Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 90 base Special Defense. Common ability: Shield Dust.
Best stat: Special Defense (90 base)
Dustox's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 50 base Attack and 65 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Shield Dust
- Compound Eyes
How to use Dustox competitively
Open the damage calculator with Dustox selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Dustox appears in the species dropdown. Drop Dustox into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0269 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Bug / Poison |
| Abilities | Shield Dust, Compound Eyes |
| Base Stat Total | 385 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 50 / 70 / 50 / 90 / 65 |