Duskull
Ghost-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Dusclops for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Hex Night Shade
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Night Shade costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Duskull takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 317
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 403 CP
Duskull moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Shade Best STAB | Ghost | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Ominous Wind STAB | Ghost | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Shadow Sneak STAB | Ghost | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Shade | Ghost | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Hex (8 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Duskull is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Duskull
How to get Duskull
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Duskull knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 15 | 610 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 15 | 660 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 374 | 413 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 465 | 514 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 374 | 413 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 282 | 312 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 374 | 413 |
Is Duskull good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Duskull has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (162 Defense / 85 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Duskull deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 31 |
| Lv 3 | 52 |
| Lv 4 | 73 |
| Lv 5 | 95 |
| Lv 6 | 116 |
| Lv 7 | 137 |
| Lv 8 | 159 |
| Lv 9 | 180 |
| Lv 10 | 201 |
| Lv 11 | 222 |
| Lv 12 | 242 |
| Lv 13 | 262 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 282 |
| Lv 15 | 302 |
| Lv 16 | 322 |
| Lv 17 | 343 |
| Lv 18 | 363 |
| Lv 19 | 383 |
| Lv 20 | 403 |
| Lv 21 | 423 |
| Lv 22 | 443 |
| Lv 23 | 464 |
| Lv 24 | 484 |
| Lv 25 | 504 |
| Lv 26 | 524 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 544 |
| Lv 28 | 565 |
| Lv 29 | 585 |
| Lv 30 | 605 |
| Lv 31 | 615 |
| Lv 32 | 625 |
| Lv 33 | 635 |
| Lv 34 | 645 |
| Lv 35 | 655 |
| Lv 36 | 665 |
| Lv 37 | 676 |
| Lv 38 | 686 |
| Lv 39 | 696 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 706 |
| Lv 41 | 715 |
| Lv 42 | 724 |
| Lv 43 | 733 |
| Lv 44 | 742 |
| Lv 45 | 751 |
| Lv 46 | 760 |
| Lv 47 | 770 |
| Lv 48 | 779 |
| Lv 49 | 789 |
| Lv 50 | 798 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0355
- Height
- 0.79 m
- Weight
- 15.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0355_POKEMON_DUSKULL
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Duskull in Pokemon GO?
Duskull's best moveset is Hex (fast) with Night Shade (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Duskull's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Duskull takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Duskull's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Duskull reaches 798 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 706 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Duskull?
A perfect 15/15/15 Duskull shows 403 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 504 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Duskull better than regular Duskull?
Shadow Duskull deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Duskull in Pokemon GO?
Duskull spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Duskull be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Duskull depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.