#0269
— Poison Moth Pokémon
Dustox
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Dustox is a bug/poison-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 385 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 65) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Shield Dust ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Dustox. Build around what Dustox actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Dustox takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Dustox into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Defense (90)
- Lowest stat
- Attack (50)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 65)
- BST
- 385 (low for the format)
Dustox is a bug/poison-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 385 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 65) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Shield Dust ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Dustox. Build around what Dustox actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Dustox
Dustox is the Poison Moth Pokémon a Bug/Poison type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 385 with Shield Dust as its ability.
What is Dustox weak to?
Dustox is a Bug/Poison-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
How to counter Dustox
To counter Dustox in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Flying or Psychic or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug/Poison STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Dustox in competitive teams
Dustox can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Dustox on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
