Dunsparce

ノコッチ · Insolourdo

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.

Type: Normal
Stage: 1 of 2

Category: Land Snake Pokémon
Japanese: ノコッチ
Height: 1.5 m
Weight: 14.0 kg
Habitat: Cave
Color: Yellow
Shape: Squiggle

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Dunsparce.

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Base form

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Dunsparce

Stage 1

Base form

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 100

/255
Attack 070

/255
Defense 070

/255
Sp. Atk 065

/255
Sp. Def 065

/255
Speed 045

/255

§ III

Best Dunsparce cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 20 cards.

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§ IV

Dunsparce through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

2 cards
Base era → Sun & Moon era
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02 YM

Yuka Morii

Yuka Morii has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2001, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span sets including Delta Species, Aquapolis, and Lost Origin, often using playful, lighthearted scenes with simple, focused compositions and vibrant color.

2 cards
Base era → XY era
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03 AK

Akira Komayama

Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

1 card
XY era
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04 AI

Asako Ito

Asako Ito has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans whimsical and playful, with textured, crochet-like surfaces, simple balanced staging, and vibrant-to-pastel palettes that keep the mood light.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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05 HK

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

1 card
EX era
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