Dusclops Card Details
Basic Information
- Name: Dusclops
- Card Type: Stage 1
- Evolution: Evolves from Duskull
- Type: Psychic (💜)
- HP: 90
- Card Number: 019/064
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Illustrator: Aya Kusube
Card Statistics
- Pokédex Entry: No. 0356 Beckon Pokémon
- Height: 5'3"
- Weight: 67.5 lbs.
- Weakness: Dark (⚫) ×2
- Resistance: Fighting (👊) -30
- Retreat Cost: ⚪⚪ (2 Energy)
Ability
Cursed Blast
Once during your turn, you may put 5 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. If you use this Ability, this Pokémon is Knocked Out.
Attack Details
Will-O-Wisp
- Cost: 💜💜 (2 Psychic Energy)
- Damage: 50
- Effect: None
Card Art Description
The artwork depicts Dusclops in an eerie nighttime forest setting, surrounded by mysterious glowing orbs. The Pokémon's single red eye and bandage-like body are highlighted against the dark background, creating a ghostly atmosphere. The art style emphasizes the supernatural and mysterious nature of this evolution.
Strategy Guide
For Beginners
- Powerful ability for significant damage placement
- Consider timing of ability usage
- Simple attack for consistent damage
- Good HP for a Stage 1
For Intermediate Players
- Use ability strategically for key knockouts
- Plan evolution timing carefully
- Combine with healing or recovery strategies
- Balance self-sacrifice with game state
For Advanced Players
- Key piece in damage counter strategies
- Use as a technical knockout enabler
- Time ability usage for maximum impact
- Consider follow-up strategies after ability use
Competitive Tips
- Calculate damage counters carefully
- Time evolution for optimal ability use
- Have backup strategies ready
- Consider Prize card trade-offs
- Watch for Dark-type threats
Collection Notes
- Features atmospheric ghost-type artwork
- Middle evolution of the Duskull line
- Strategic ability card
- Unique self-sacrificing mechanic
Special Note
Card text includes: "Dusclops's true form is said to be a bright red eye burning within its body, but no one has ever seen such a thing."