#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.
Dustox is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Dustox is a Bug/Poison-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
- Fire2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Psychic2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Grass0.25× damage
- Fighting0.25× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Dustox has no type immunities.
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.
Fire-type counters
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Dustox's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
