Where to Find Duskull in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Duskull is a Ghost-type Pokémon available early in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Found on Route 6, it evolves into Dusclops and later Dusknoir, making it a valuable addition for completing the Pokédex or competitive teams. Below are the steps to locate and catch Duskull efficiently.
Duskull Location: Route 6
- Where: Route 6, west of Hammerlocke.
- Habitat: Tall grass (no weather restrictions).
- Spawn Rate: ~20% encounter rate.
How to Catch Duskull
- Recommended Pokémon:
- Use Dark-type moves (e.g., Bite from Thievul) or Ghost-type moves (e.g., Shadow Claw from Haunter).
- Avoid Normal, Fighting, or Psychic moves (ineffective).
- Status Effects:
- Paralyze with Thunder Wave or induce sleep with Hypnosis to increase catch odds.
- Optimal Poké Balls:
- Quick Ball: Use on the first turn for a high success rate.
- Dusk Ball: Effective at night or in caves.
Duskull’s Pokédex Entry and Evolution
- Type: Ghost
- Ability: Levitate (immune to Ground-type attacks).
- Pokédex Entry: “If it finds bad children who won’t listen to their parents, it will spirit them away—or so it’s said.”
- Evolution:
- Dusclops: Evolve at Level 37.
- Dusknoir: Trade Dusclops holding a Reaper Cloth (obtained in the Isle of Armor DLC).
Why Catch Duskull?
- Competitive Use: Dusclops is a durable support Pokémon in ranked battles.
- Pokédex Completion: Required for the Galar and Isle of Armor Dex.
- Shiny Form: Shiny Duskull has a black body and red eyes.
Duskull is a common spawn on Route 6, making it easy to catch early. Follow the strategies above to add it to your team quickly.
After catching Duskull, dive deeper into Galar’s challenges with our guides: master Poke Jobs to level up Pokémon efficiently, solve the Turffield Stones puzzle for rare rewards, and navigate to Turffield Gym with step-by-step directions. Whether you’re grinding EXP or tackling gyms, these guides streamline your journey!
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