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Duskull
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 808 |
| Generation | Hoenn (Gen 3) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Duskull
Duskull is a Ghost-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 808 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Duskull has base stats of 70 Attack, 162 Defense, and 85 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 317.
Duskull can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Duskull is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Fog weather, Duskull receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Duskull is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex STAB | Ghost | 10 | +15 | 8.3 | - | - | - |
| Astonish STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ominous Wind STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Night Shade STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shadow Sneak STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Duskull takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Duskull takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Duskull
Top Pokémon to use when battling Duskull in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 2 |
Darkrai
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 3 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 4 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 5 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 6 |
Gengar
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 7 |
Hydreigon
| Dark Dragon | 256 | 188 | 211 | 4,147 |
| 8 |
Lunala
| Psychic Ghost | 255 | 191 | 264 | 4,625 |
| 9 |
Cursola
| Ghost | 253 | 182 | 155 | 3,504 |
| 10 |
Gholdengo
| Steel Ghost | 252 | 190 | 202 | 4,023 |
🏆 Duskull PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 800 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 800 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Duskull IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 605 | 302 | 403 | 504 | 706 | 800 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 602 | 301 | 401 | 501 | 702 | 796 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 603 | 301 | 402 | 503 | 704 | 798 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 593 | 296 | 395 | 494 | 692 | 785 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 595 | 297 | 397 | 496 | 695 | 788 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 581 | 290 | 387 | 484 | 678 | 769 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 570 | 285 | 380 | 475 | 665 | 754 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 569 | 284 | 379 | 474 | 664 | 753 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 547 | 273 | 364 | 456 | 638 | 724 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 439 | 219 | 293 | 366 | 513 | 581 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Duskull with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 800 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 706 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 364 - 403 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 456 - 504 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 364 - 403 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 273 - 302 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Duskull with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 26 | 706 |
| 2 | 706 | 27 | 706 |
| 3 | 706 | 28 | 706 |
| 4 | 706 | 29 | 706 |
| 5 | 95 | 30 | 605 |
| 6 | 706 | 31 | 706 |
| 7 | 706 | 32 | 706 |
| 8 | 706 | 33 | 706 |
| 9 | 706 | 34 | 706 |
| 10 | 201 | 35 | 655 |
| 11 | 706 | 36 | 706 |
| 12 | 706 | 37 | 706 |
| 13 | 706 | 38 | 706 |
| 14 | 706 | 39 | 706 |
| 15 | 302 | 40 | 706 |
| 16 | 706 | 41 | 706 |
| 17 | 706 | 42 | 706 |
| 18 | 706 | 43 | 706 |
| 19 | 706 | 44 | 706 |
| 20 | 403 | 45 | 755 |
| 21 | 706 | 46 | 706 |
| 22 | 706 | 47 | 706 |
| 23 | 706 | 48 | 706 |
| 24 | 706 | 49 | 706 |
| 25 | 504 | 50 | 800 |
📖 Complete Duskull Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Duskull (#355) is a Ghost-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 808 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Duskull has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Duskull in 2026.
📊 Duskull Stats Analysis
Duskull's Attack stat is 70 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Duskull may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 162 Defense (Good) and 85 Stamina (Below Average), the total stat product is 317. This gives Duskull reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ghost-type Pokémon, Duskull's stat distribution favors defense.
⚔️ Best Duskull Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Duskull depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Hex (Fast) with Ominous Wind (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Duskull has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Duskull PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Duskull can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ghost typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Fighting, Poison-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Dark types.
Master League
In Master League, Duskull faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Duskull Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Duskull's effectiveness depends on its typing and 70 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Duskull use Ghost, Dark-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Duskull in Pokémon GO
Duskull can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Duskull Evolution Guide
Duskull is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Duskull
Shadow Duskull is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Duskull's effective Attack becomes ~84. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Duskull in Pokémon GO
Shiny Duskull is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Duskull gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (456 - 504 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Duskull
Q: What is Duskull's max CP?
A: 800 CP at Level 50, or 706 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Duskull good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.
Q: Can Duskull be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Duskull is available.
Q: What is Duskull weak to?
A: Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Hex + Ominous Wind for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.