Dustox

ドクケイル · Papinox

When DUSTOX flaps its wings, a fine dust is scattered all over. This dust is actually a powerful poison that will even make a pro wrestler sick. This POKéMON searches for food using its antennae like radar.

Type: bugpoison
Stage: 3 of 5

Category: Poison Moth Pokémon
Japanese: ドクケイル
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 31.6 kg
Habitat: Forest
Color: Green
Shape: Bug-wings

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 5-stage line — walk through the morphology of Dustox.

#0265

Wurmple

Stage 1

Base form

#0266

Silcoon

Stage 2

From Wurmple

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Cascoon

Stage 2

From Wurmple

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Beautifly

Stage 3

From Silcoon

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Dustox

Stage 3

From Cascoon

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 060

/255
Attack 050

/255
Defense 070

/255
Sp. Atk 050

/255
Sp. Def 090

/255
Speed 065

/255

§ III

Best Dustox cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 9 cards.

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§ IV

Dustox through its illustrators

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

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01 MH

Midori Harada

Midori Harada has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2024, spanning more than 350 illustrations. Across EX, Diamond & Pearl, and Sun & Moon, the work favors vibrant, playful color and clear, character-forward compositions with occasional action-driven framing.

2 cards
Base era → Sun & Moon era
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02 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
EX era → Sword & Shield 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 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Black & White era
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05 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
EX era
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