Why Duskull Belongs in Every 🎃 Halloween Collection
Duskull through a collector lens — art cues, binder rhythm, and natural pairings with Dusclops and Dusknoir.
2024-05-22
Popularity Rank: #302
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #307
2019 survey: #260
#302 / 1025
#0355
Duskull
Requiem Pokémon
DUSKULL can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this POKéMON chooses a target, it will doggedly pursue the intended victim until the break of dawn.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0355
Height
0.8 m
Weight
15.0 kg
Capture rate
190 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
6,375 steps
Base happiness
35
Growth rate
Fast
Color
Black
Habitat
Forest
Shape
Arms
Why collectors adore Duskull
Quick read on why Duskull clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- A staple in our 🎃 Halloween crowd — Duskull is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Duskull has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Duskull from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Prismatic Evolutions
Common
Shrouded Fable
Illustration rare
Shrouded Fable
Common
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery
Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
Brilliant Stars
Common
Vivid Voltage
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
Burning Shadows
Common
Flashfire
Common
Boundaries Crossed
Common
Showing 12 of 23 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
How I'd build a Duskull spread
A workable spread formula for Duskull — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Duskull #83 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Duskull binder page.
Duskull #51 (Burning Shadows) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Duskull binder page.
Duskull #35 (Prismatic Evolutions) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Duskull mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Duskull chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
Burning Shadows
Common
Prismatic Evolutions
Common
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Shrouded Fable
Illustration rare
Shrouded Fable
Common
Right page
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery
Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
Brilliant Stars
Common
Vivid Voltage
Common
Flashfire
Common
Boundaries Crossed
Common
Stormfront
Rare
Stormfront
Common
Start with a background that echoes Duskull's ghost, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Duskull
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Duskull
Scene wallpaper — Duskull
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Duskull
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Lead with your strongest Duskull single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Dusclops, Dusknoir, and Aegislash so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a dusty purple and moonlit gray sleeve story around Duskull's ghost-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Photograph the Duskull page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- At 0.8m / 15kg, Duskull sits in a middleweight silhouette band — mix close-up portraits with one environmental wide shot for depth.
Duskull on the tabletop
Optional competitive context for Duskull. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Duskull — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
20
Attack
40
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
90
Speed
25
Total: 295
Players file Duskull around tier "LC" while Ability Levitate (Evades Ground moves.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Frisk is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Hex — Power doubles if the target has a status ailment. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Duskull — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Duskull, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
DUSKULL can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this POKéMON chooses a target, it will doggedly pursue the intended victim until the break of dawn.
DUSKULL wanders lost among the deep darkness of midnight. There is an oft- told admonishment given to misbehaving children that this POKéMON will spirit away bad children who earn scoldings from their mothers.
A glare from its single scarlet eye makes even burly grown-ups freeze in utter fear. It is a nocturnal POKéMON that roams about under the cloak of darkness.
A second dex beat (Omega Ruby) frames Duskull as duskull can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Duskull shows up in Alpha Sapphire lore as duskull wanders lost among the deep darkness of midnight.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Zwirrlicht
Spanish
Duskull
French
Skelénox
Italian
Duskull
Japanese
ヨマワル
Japanese (Romaji)
Yomawaru
Korean
해골몽
Chinese (Simplified)
夜巡灵
Chinese (Traditional)
夜巡靈
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