Dunsparce
ノコッチ Nokocchi
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Artwork from GSC
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HP
1
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
125
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Dunsparce (Japanese: ノコッチ Nokocchi) is a Normal-type Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Dunsparce are pale serpentine Pokémon with two small 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.
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.
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
Many Dunsparce appeared in the anime in
The Dunsparce Deception.
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
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP190
| Dunsparce
| Ash's Pokédex
| Dunsparce, the Landsnake Pokémon. When discovered, the Dunsparce uses it's tail to burrow into the earth and evade capture.
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| This concludes the entries from the Original series.
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In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Dunsparce (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| Gold
| When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
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| Silver
| If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
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| Crystal
| It hides deep inside caves where no light ever reaches it and remains virtually motionless there.
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| Stadium 2
| When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
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| III
| Ruby
| 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
| 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
| 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
| If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
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| LeafGreen
| When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
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| Pearl
| It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
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| Platinum
| It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
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Game locations
In side games
Base stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Dunsparce is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Dunsparce
Piloswine, Mamoswine
Kecleon
| AncientPower
| Rock
| Special
| 60
| 100%
| 5
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Diglett, Dugtrio
Aipom, Ambipom
Girafarig
Stantler
Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
Mawile
Wailmer, Wailord
Kecleon
| Astonish
| Ghost
| Physical
| 30
| 100%
| 15
| Smart
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon
Pachirisu
| Bide
| Normal
| Physical
| —
| —%
| 10
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Rattata, Raticate
Ekans, Arbok
Meowth, Persian
Growlithe, Arcanine
Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon
Espeon, Umbreon
Leafeon, Glaceon
Snubbull, Granbull
Houndour, Mawile
Poochyena, Mightyena
Electrike, Manectric
Loudred, Exploud
Seviper
Absol
Shinx, Luxio, Luxray
Hippopotas, Hippowdon
| Bite
| Dark
| Physical
| 60
| 100%
| 25
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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| Torkoal
| Curse
| ???
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Tough
| 0 |
Seel, Dewgong
Snubbull, Granbull
Zigzagoon, Linoone
Bidoof, Bibarel
| Headbutt
| Normal
| Physical
| 70
| 100%
| 15
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Spoink, Grumpig
Lopunny
| Magic Coat
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 15
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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| Camerupt
| Rock Slide
| Rock
| Physical
| 75
| 90%
| 10
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Teddiursa, Ursaring
Spoink, Grumpig
Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein
| Snore
| Normal
| Special
| 40
| 100%
| 15
| Cute
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon
Espeon, Umbreon
Leafeon, Glaceon
| Trump Card
| Normal
| Special
| —
| —%
| 5
| Cool
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
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Dunsparce
Normal
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Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Dunsparce is based on the mythical tsuchinoko. 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. Dunsparce also shares some traits with bumblebees, including its stripes, tiny wings, and stinger-like tail.
Name origin
ノコッチ comes from つちのこ tsuchinoko, a fabled snake creature. The characters are swapped to be のこっち.
Dun can mean grayish yellow or gloomy, and sparse refers to rarity. Dunsparce's name could also be a combination of dunce meaning dull-witted, stupid, or an ignorant person, a dolt, and sparse, which can mean meager.
In other languages
- German: Dummisel - Includes dumm (stupid).
- French: Insolourdo - From insolent and lourdeau (graceless).
- Korean: 노고치 Nogochi
External links
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Dunsparce images on Bulbagarden Archives.
