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(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | (For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backward. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backward. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=063|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=063|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}} | {{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It travels by digging through the ground. Diglett and Dunsparce share one another's tunnels happily.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It travels by digging through the ground. Diglett and Dunsparce share one another's tunnels happily.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=When it sees a person, it digs a hole with its tail to make its escape. If you happen to find one, consider yourself lucky.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When it sees a person, it digs a hole with its tail to make its escape. If you happen to find one, consider yourself lucky.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=052|label1=Isle of Armor|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=052|label1=Isle of Armor|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}} | {{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Pokémon's tiny wings have some scientists saying that Dunsparce used to fly through the sky in ancient times.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon's tiny wings have some scientists saying that Dunsparce used to fly through the sky in ancient times.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=The nests Dunsparce live in are mazes of tunnels. They never get lost in their own nests—they can tell where they are by the scent of the dirt.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The nests Dunsparce live in are mazes of tunnels. They never get lost in their own nests—they can tell where they are by the scent of the dirt.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.}} | ||
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==In the anime== | |||
[[File:Dunsparce anime.png|thumb|250px|Dunsparce in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
===Major appearances=== | |||
Dunsparce debuted in ''[[EP191|The Dunsparce Deception]]'', where an entire town was full of children owning Dunsparce. [[Bucky]] was the only child without a Dunsparce and asked {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} for assistance. In the end, he was able to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} one. | |||
In ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'', Ash tried to catch a Dunsparce, but [[Iris's Axew]] bumped into [[Ash's Pikachu]], which led to Dunsparce escaping. | |||
In ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', Ash wanted to catch another Dunsparce, but was unable to, as he didn't have any [[Poké Ball]]s on hand at that moment, thus letting Dunsparce get away again. | |||
===Minor appearances=== | |||
A Dunsparce appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. | |||
In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', a Dunsparce was trapped in an {{p|Ariados}}'s web. | |||
In ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Dunsparce competed in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. | |||
A Dunsparce appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''. | |||
A Trainer's Dunsparce appeared during a flashback in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | |||
{{Animedexheader|Johto}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|EP191|Dunsparce|Ash's Pokédex|Dunsparce, the Land Snake Pokémon. When discovered, the Dunsparce uses its tail to burrow into the earth and evade capture.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}} | |||
{{Animedexheader|Unova}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|BW131|Dunsparce|Ash's Pokédex|Dunsparce, the Land Snake Pokémon. Dunsparce uses its tail to dig its elaborate nest.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}} | |||
==In the manga== | |||
[[File:Roseanne Dunsparce Adventures.png|thumb|110px|Dunsparce in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King=== | |||
A Dunsparce appeared in [[LDK1]]. | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
{{adv|Crystal}} encountered a {{pkmn2|wild}} Dunsparce in ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]''. It and a {{p|Flaaffy}} became stranded on a boat owned by {{adv|Bill}}. They were rescued by Crystal and captured so {{adv|Professor Oak}} could research them. | |||
A Dunsparce owned by [[Lostelle]] first appeared in ''[[PS275|A Vicious Cycle of Possibilities]]''. | |||
A Dunsparce appeared in ''[[PS332|The Final Battle V]]'', during a flashback of {{adv|Emerald}}'s past. | |||
A Dunsparce owned by [[Roseanne]] first appeared in ''[[PS392|Well Met, Weepinbell]]''. | |||
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{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS119]]|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.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}} | |||
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==In the TCG== | |||
{{main|Dunsparce (TCG)}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== |
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Dunsparce (Japanese: ノコッチ Nokocchi) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Dudunsparce when leveled up while knowing Hyper Drill.
Dunsparce will evolve into one of two forms of Dudunsparce, Two-Segment Form or Three-Segment Form, with a 1/100 chance of evolving into Three-Segment Form Dudunsparce.
(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)
Biology
Dunsparce is a serpentine, and somewhat insectoid, Pokémon with a primarily yellow body, blue underside, and blue-and-cream-striped back. Its head is round with a wide mouth extending under its jowls and curving up toward the middle of its face. Its chin is blue with two rounded prongs. Its eyes—round and rimmed with blue—are kept closed, revealing its cream-colored eyelids. On Dunsparce's upper back are two tiny white wings. Its body ends in a drill-like tail.
Dunsparce can float slightly with its wings, which some scientists believe were used to fly in the sky during ancient times. However, it avoids detection and flees when spotted by burrowing into the ground with its tail. It lives immobile in caves and beneath the earth, where it makes maze-like nests. They get along with Diglett and share tunnels with each other. Dunsparce can navigate through its nests without getting lost by the smell of the dirt.
Dunsparce and its evolved form, Dudunsparce, are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Hyper Drill.
Evolution
Dunsparce evolves into Dudunsparce.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Dunsparce is a supporting character throughout the game.
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Horn Drill Dunsparce | English | United States | 5 | February 22 to March 14, 2002 |
GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Fury Attack Dunsparce | English | United States | 5 | January 31 to February 6, 2003 |
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Evolution data
The form of Dudunsparce that Dunsparce evolves into is determined based on its encryption constant, with a 99% chance of it evolving into the Two-Segment Form and a 1% chance of it evolving into the Three-Segment Form. This is not the case for wild Dudunsparce (including those encountered in Tera Raid Battles), as these will always be in Two-Segment Form regardless of their encryption constant value.[1]
Since Natures were determined via personality value prior to Generation V (which itself is indistinct from encryption constants prior to Generation VI), a Hardy Nature Dunsparce with the Ability Serene Grace that is transferred from Generation III or IV to Generation IX will have a 50% chance of evolving into Three-Segment Form Dudunsparce, whereas Dunsparce from the same generations with other Natures or the Ability Run Away will always evolve into the Two-Segment Form (unless a Dunsparce with Run Away came from Colosseum)
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In the anime
Major appearances
Dunsparce debuted in The Dunsparce Deception, where an entire town was full of children owning Dunsparce. Bucky was the only child without a Dunsparce and asked Ash and his friends for assistance. In the end, he was able to catch one.
In The Path That Leads to Goodbye!, Ash tried to catch a Dunsparce, but Iris's Axew bumped into Ash's Pikachu, which led to Dunsparce escaping.
In Under the Pledging Tree!, Ash wanted to catch another Dunsparce, but was unable to, as he didn't have any Poké Balls on hand at that moment, thus letting Dunsparce get away again.
Minor appearances
A Dunsparce appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.
In Following a Maiden's Voyage!, a Dunsparce was trapped in an Ariados's web.
In Team Shocker!, a Coordinator's Dunsparce competed in the Performance Stage of the Solaceon Contest.
A Dunsparce appeared in a flashback in Time After Time!.
A Trainer's Dunsparce appeared during a flashback in Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
A Dunsparce appeared in LDK1.
Pokémon Adventures
Crystal encountered a wild Dunsparce in A Flaaffy Kerfuffle. It and a Flaaffy became stranded on a boat owned by Bill. They were rescued by Crystal and captured so Professor Oak could research them.
A Dunsparce owned by Lostelle first appeared in A Vicious Cycle of Possibilities.
A Dunsparce appeared in The Final Battle V, during a flashback of Emerald's past.
A Dunsparce owned by Roseanne first appeared in Well Met, Weepinbell.
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In the TCG
- Main article: Dunsparce (TCG)
Trivia
- In the anime, Dunsparce is usually shown to be much shorter than 4'11" (1.5 m), which is its listed height (or in this case, length) in the games.
- It is also shown as much smaller than its listed height in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity and Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, being even smaller than Pikachu.
- Dunsparce was designed by Hironobu Yoshida.[2]
Origin
Dunsparce appears to be based on the snake-like Tsuchinoko cryptid of Japan. Visually, its design may be a pun on one of the cryptid's other names, バチヘビ bachi hebi (bee snake), as Dunsparce appears to combine bee- and snake-like features. It may draw specific inspiration from digger bees. Dunsparce may also have connections to Amphipteres, such as Quetzalcoatl, or flying snakes. Its tail appears to be based on a drill, because it can use to dig itself underground. Visually (but not functionally) its drill resembles a rattlesnake's rattle, although this is probably a coincidence.
Given its larviform appearance, horn-like tail, and ring-circled eyes that resemble the eyespots of some species, Dunsparce may draw inspiration from sphinx moth caterpillars, which have a history of being mistaken for the Tsuchinoko. Its closed eyes likely reference the ocular vestigiality demonstrated by many subterranean animals, though they may also nod to the Nozuchi, a creature thought to be synonymous with the Tsuchinoko that is sometimes depicted as a giant, eyeless caterpillar.
Name origin
Dunsparce may be a combination of dun (subadult mayfly; or dark/gloomy, referring to its preferred habitat) and sparse.
Nokocchi may be derived from an anagram of ツチノコ, the katakana spelling of 槌の子 tsuchinoko (a fabled snake-like creature).
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- Pokémon with branched evolutions
- Pokémon in the Johto Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Kalos Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Alola Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex
- Pokémon with a base stat total of 415
- Pokémon with 18 max performance stars
- Body size 1 Pokémon
- Pokémon that evolve with certain moves
- Pokémon that evolve with Hyper Drill
- Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum
- Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions