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Height
4'11″ Imperial
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1.5 m Metric
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4'11″/1.5 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
30.9 lbs. Imperial
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14.0 kg Metric
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30.9 lbs./14.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 1
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 125
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Battle Exp.: 1251*
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Dunsparce (Japanese: ノコッチ Nokocchi) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Dunsparce are pale yellow, serpentine Pokémon with two small, white-colored wings which are capable of lifting the Pokémon a few inches off the ground. They also possess a drill on the end of their tail for digging which resembles a rattlesnake's rattle. Besides their main pale yellow coloration, they have accentuations of blue, such as the ring patterning encircling their eyes, the thick stripes on the pattern on its back, and its underside, and beige, such as its eyelids and back. Dunsparce’s eyes seemed perpetually closed and goggle-like in appearance, somewhat like Baltoy’s, and there are pointed prongs on the underside of its chin.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
At first glance, these Pokémon appear plain. However, Dunsparce make themselves quite elusive, and they may even have luck in their favor (in the form of Serene Grace).
They also are able to dig extremely well and fly a little using their small wings.
Under rare occasions, Dunsparce can wield the rare move Trump Card, but only by breeding.
Behavior
Dunsparce are extremely shy of human beings and rarely ever make themselves known. However, they are known to swarm on random occasions.
Habitat
Dunsparce prefer to live in caves, forests, and large wide open spaces.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Many Dunsparce appeared in the anime in The Dunsparce Deception.
Minor appearances
A Dunsparce made a cameo appearance in Following a Maiden's Voyage in Ariados's web.
Another Dunsparce made a cameo in Team Shocker! doing an appeal.
Pokédex entries
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EP191
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Dunsparce
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dunsparce, the Land Snake Pokémon. When discovered, the Dunsparce uses its tail to burrow into the earth and evade capture.
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Pokémon Adventures
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PS119
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Whenever it's being scrutinized at or if it feels threatened, it will start drilling a hole with its tail, in an attempt to escape from underground.*
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In the TCG
- Main article: Dunsparce (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
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Silver
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If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
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Crystal
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It hides deep inside caves where no light ever reaches it and remains virtually motionless there.
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Stadium 2
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When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
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Sapphire
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Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
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Emerald
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Its drill-tipped tail is used to burrow into the ground backwards. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
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FireRed
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If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
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LeafGreen
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When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
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Pearl
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It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
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Platinum
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It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
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HeartGold
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When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
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SoulSilver
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If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 415
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Special moves
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Trivia
- Dunsparce learns many moves usually assigned to a specific type: it's the only non-Template:Type2 Pokémon to learn Roost by level up, the only non-Template:Type2 to learn Glare, the only non-Template:Type2 to learn Spite, and the only non-Template:Type2 to learn Dig by leveling up.
- Though several of Dunsparce's Pokédex entries mention it burrowing into the ground using its tail, it could not learn Dig by leveling up until Generation IV.
- Dunsparce is one of two Pokémon that can be found through HM means other than Surf. This only applies to HeartGold and SoulSilver, and with the move Rock Smash. The other is Nosepass in Generation III using the same move.
- Dunsparce in the anime is usually depicted as small, most of the time not any bigger than up to someone's ankle, while in the games it is almost 5 feet tall.
- Its height in the games may in fact be its length. The same discrepancy occurs with other long-bodied Pokémon like Ekans or Dratini.
Origin
Dunsparce is based on the mythical tsuchinoko. Similar to Bigfoot or the Chupacabra, sightings and reports appear in the Japanese media, however hard evidence is always lacking. Tsuchinoko are 30 cm to 80 cm long, with a large head and poisonous fangs. Its body is thicker than its head and tail. The noises it makes resemble squeaks, chirps and snores. Unlike real snakes, which slither from side to side, a tsuchinoko wiggles ahead in a straight line. The tsuchinoko curls its body to leap through the air. Moreover, the fact that Dunsparce, a snake-like creature, has wings also brings to mind the motif of the Feathered Serpent, a prominent deity or supernatural being in many Mesoamerican religions. In addition, Dunsparce shares some traits with bumblebees, including their stripes, tiny wings, and stinger-like tail.
Name origin
"Dun" can mean grayish yellow or gloomy, while "sparse" refers to its rarity. Dunsparce's name may also contain "dunce", meaning a stupid person.
Nokocchi (ノコッチ) comes from つちのこ tsuchinoko, a fabled snakelike creature. The characters are swapped to become のこっち, and then transliterated into katakana.
In other languages
- German: Dummisel - Includes dumm (stupid).
- French: Insolourdo - From insolent and lourdeau (graceless).
- Korean: 노고치 Nogochi
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