Dusclops

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Dusclops
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National Pokédex
Duskull - Dusclops (#356) - Tropius
Hoenn Pokédex
Duskull - Dusclops (#149) - Tropius
Japanese name Samayouru
Evolves from Duskull
Evolves into Yonoir (from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards)
Generation Third
Species Beckon Pokémon
Type Ghost
Height 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight 67.5 lb (30.6 kg)
Ability Pressure

The fictional Pokémon Dusclops (サマヨール Samayōru?, Samayouru in original Japanese language versions) is a Pokémon from the advanced generation (Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire) of Pokémon games. It is Pokémon #356 in the National Pokédex.

Dusclops' name is derived from dusk, meaning night (and relating it to Duskull) , or dust, referring to its mummy-like form, and Cyclops, a mythical Greek monster with a single eye. Its Japanese name, "Samayouru," comes from samayou (彷徨う?), "to prowl" or "wander," and yoru (夜?), "night."

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Dusclops resembles 2 classic mythical/fictional monsters: the Cyclops and the Mummy. Dusclops has one eye, the most notable characteristic of the Cyclops. It's "skin" resembles the wrapping of cloth which the Mummy is covered in. The way Dusclops walks, with its hands outstretched (as though it were trying to grab a victim) and its feet stomping is also reminiscent of both the Cyclops and the Mummy. Dusclops also bears slight resemblances to a chochinobake, a Japanese ghost.

Dusclops is said to be like a black hole: it absorbs matter into its body, through its mouth, never releasing the matter. What happens to the absorbed matter is unknown; it is possible that the matter is turned into energy to be used by Dusclops, or that the matter is taken to another dimension. Other theories suggest that inside Dusclops' body is a spectral ball of fire, similar to that of a Will-o-Wisp attack. This theory cannot be proved or disproved. However, if this were true, it would likely be the source of energy for Dusclops' Will-o-Wisp attack. Either that, or the opinion that the Will-o-Wisp attack is quite "ghostly."

Dusclops also possesses the gift of hypnosis; it can control other conscious beings. It sways the victim into hypnosis by waving its hands and gazing into the victim's eyes.

[edit] In the video games

Dusclops evolves from Duskull at level 37. Dusclops can also be obtained in the Sky Pillar in Pokémon Ruby.

Dusclops has very high Defense and Special Defense stats, and its Pressure trait, which doubles the PP usage of an opponent's move, makes it an ideal sponge. This is very unusual for ghost types, most of which tend to focus more on Special Attack and Speed (such as Gengar, or Misdreavus).

Dusclops can be considered the statistical counterpart to Banette in that it sacrifices speed and offense for defense, whereas Banette sacrifices speed and defense for offense,

Dusclops can now evolve to Yonoir through the use of an item called the Spirit World Cloth in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. Dusclops is one of several other older pokemon to get new evolutions in these games.

[edit] In the anime

Dusclops first appears in the episode The Disaster of Disguise. In this episode, a kid named Timmy, who goes by the alias "The Phantom Masked Coordinator," wears a Dusclops mask to disguise his identity from his mother, who doesn't want Timmy to get involved with Pokemon. He battles trainers with a Dusclops of his own and eventually his mother comes to support him in his final match against May.

Timmy and his Dusclops appear once more in the next episode, Disguise Da Limit!. Dusclops is entered into a Pokémon Contest, battling Jessie of Team Rocket and defeating her. Timmy and Dusclops make it into the finals, battling against May and her Skitty. Eventually, May and Skitty triumph in the end. It also briefly appeared in Jirachi Wish Maker trained by Butler.

It was also used by Frontier Brain Brandon against Ash, defeating his Charizard.

[edit] In other properties

[edit] In the card game

Dusclops first appears in the EX: Sandstorm set of the Pokémon TCG. This card has the potential to be very powerful; the Judgement attack can knock-out the Defending Pokémon if 2 coin-flips both return heads, and the attack Random Curse allows the user to put a total of 5 damage counters on all Defending Pokémon in any way that the user wishes, nullifying the effects of weakness and resistance. Dusclops also appears as an EX card in EX: Emerald.

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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