#355 Duskull

#355 Duskull

Height0.8 m(2'07")
Weight15 kg(33.1 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 3

Duskull's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 20
181
Attack 40
116
Defense 90
216
Sp. Atk 30
96
Sp. Def 90
216
Speed 25
86
911
Type Effectiveness

Duskull Abilities

Evades Ground moves.

FriskHidden

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

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Duskull Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Leernormalstatus100Level 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Astonishghostphysical30100Level 1The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
Disablenormalstatus100Level 4For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.
Shadow Sneakghostphysical40100Level 8The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
Confuse Rayghoststatus100Level 12The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Night Shadeghostspecial100Level 16The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Paybackdarkphysical50100Level 20The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
Will O Wispfirestatus85Level 24The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
Mean LooknormalstatusLevel 28The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
Hexghostspecial65100Level 32This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
CurseghoststatusLevel 36A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100Level 40The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Future Sightpsychicspecial120100Level 44Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Calm MindpsychicstatusTMThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Charge Beamelectricspecial5090TMThe user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100TMThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flingdarkphysical100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
GravitypsychicstatusTMEnables Flying types or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves for five turns. Moves that involve flying can't be used.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Ice Beamicespecial90100TMThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
ImprisonpsychicstatusTMIf opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
Leech Lifebugphysical80100TMThe user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Phantom Forceghostphysical90100TMThe user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Poltergeistghostphysical11090TMThe user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych UpnormalstatusTMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100TMThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Skill SwappsychicstatusTMThe user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Skitter Smackbugphysical7090TMThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Spiteghoststatus100TMThe user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Trickpsychicstatus100TMThe user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.
Trick RoompsychicstatusTMThe user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
HazeicestatusEggThe user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Mementodarkstatus100EggThe user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.
Pain SplitnormalstatusEggThe user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.

Duskull Sprites

Pokedex Entries
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.

Diamond

It doggedly pursues its prey wherever it goes. However, the chase is abandoned at sunrise.

In Other Languages

Duskull's Japanese name is Yomawaru (ヨマワル). Here are all the official names for Duskull across different languages:

JapaneseヨマワルYomawaru
Korean해골몽
Chinese (Traditional)夜巡靈
FrenchSkelénox
GermanZwirrlicht
SpanishDuskull
ItalianDuskull
Chinese (Simplified)夜巡灵

Duskull Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time6,400 steps(25 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate190
Base Friendship35
Growth RateFast
Base Experience59

How to Get Duskull

Duskull can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Duskull in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Duskull

Duskull is a Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 295, Duskull is classified as a Requiem Pokémon and is part of the Duskull → Dusclops → Dusknoir evolution line.

In competitive play, Duskull is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Levitate and Frisk, which allow it to function as a versatile team member with valuable Ground immunity. Duskull is weak to Ghost, Dark-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Duskull can learn 83 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.8m tall and weighing 15kg, Duskull has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.