Dustox
PvE Analysis
We have a lot of moths in this game, and Dustox is... one of them. Yeah, don't waste your Stardust.
Best PvE Offensive Moveset
| Bug Bite + Bug Buzz | Best |
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- Bug Bite and Bug Buzz; ignore every other moveset on offense.
Best PvE Defensive Moveset
| Confusion + Silver Wind or Sludge Bomb | Best |
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- Confusion is one of the best Fast Moves in the game on defense. Bug Bite rivals it post-STAB, but has somewhat lackluster synergy with the best Charged Move options.
- Pair Confusion with Silver Wind or maybe Sludge Bomb.
- Pair Bug Bite with Sludge Bomb.
PvP Analysis
| Confusion + Sludge Bomb and Bug Buzz | Best |
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Confusion is superior to Struggle Bug even if the latter benefits from STAB.
Silver Wind costs the least amount of energy and gets STAB, however after its nerf from the April 2020 rebalance, it's no longer recommended due to poor damage output. Sludge Bomb provides solid STAB damage, and costs only 5 energy more. Bug Buzz is recommended for its strong Bug-type damage, and also gets STAB.
| Great League | |
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Dustox is an anti-meta pick for Great League, featuring decent bulk from a defensive stat spread, a Bug/Poison typing that supports a niche against certain Pokemon, and a solid moveset for its role. With a max CP of 1384 at Level 50 Dustox actually falls short of the CP cap in Great League, which is rather unfortunate as it would perform even better if it could have more stats. Dustox's main use as an anti-meta pick is actually quite good against popular Pokemon such as Medicham, Haunter, and various Grass-types, but access to Sludge Bomb gives it some punch against the almost ubiquitous Azumarill. Unfortunately, losses against a majority of other Pokemon make Dustox a rather risky choice, but still one worthy of consideration. | |
| Ultra League | |
If Dustox couldn't even reach the CP cap for Great League, then it definitely won't see any action in Ultra League. | |
| Master League | |
This moth won't bug anyone in Master League. |
Comprehensive DPS/TDO Spreadsheet
Attackers Tier List
Great League PVP Tier List
Dynamax Tier List
Ultra League PVP Tier List
PokemonBest Attackers by Type
Genesect
Gigantamax Lapras
Master League PVP Tier List
Lapras
Annihilape
Machamp
Genesect - Chill Drive
Excadrill
Charizard
Metagross
Kingler
Necrozma
Gengar
Clodsire
Clefable
Krabby
Primeape
Dragonite
Venusaur
Dawn Wings Necrozma
Dusk Mane Necrozma
Gyarados
Feraligatr
Galarian Stunfisk
Slaking
Flygon
Moves
Azumarill
Honchkrow
Drapion
Snorlax
Alolan Sandslash
Mandibuzz
Toxtricity
Murkrow
Steelix
Latios
Morpeko
Tyranitar
Eevee
Mega Latios
Lucario
Palkia (Origin Forme)
