Dusknoir
Dusknoir is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
National № | 0477 |
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Type | Ghost |
Species | Gripper Pokémon |
Height | 2.2 m (7′03″) |
Weight | 106.6 kg (235.0 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Pressure Frisk (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0191 (Platinum) 0155 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0137 (Sword/Shield) 0160 (Legends: Arceus) 0141 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Defense, 2 Sp. Def |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 236 |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
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Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Defense | 135 | 247 | 405 | |
Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Def | 135 | 247 | 405 | |
Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Total | 525 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Dusknoir changes
- In Generation 5, Dusknoir does not have the Frisk ability.
- In Generation 4, Dusknoir has a base experience yield of 210.
Pokédex entries
Diamond Pearl |
The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there. |
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Platinum | It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home. |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
This feared Pokémon is said to travel to worlds unknown. Some even believe that it takes lost spirits along with it. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home. |
X Omega Ruby |
It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home. |
Y Alpha Sapphire |
The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there. |
Sword | At the bidding of transmissions from the spirit world, it steals people and Pokémon away. No one knows whether it has a will of its own. |
Shield | With the mouth on its belly, Dusknoir swallows its target whole. The soul is the only thing eaten— Dusknoir disgorges the body before departing. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there. |
Legends: Arceus | Comes to those whose lives have come to an end and escorts their souls to the afterlife. Known to mistakenly take the souls of those who yet have life left in them, albeit rarely. |
Moves learned by Dusknoir
Moves learnt by level up
Dusknoir learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
1 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
1 | Gravity | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Shadow Punch | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
1 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
12 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
20 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
24 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
28 | Mean Look | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
32 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
36 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
48 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
54 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Dusknoir does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Dusknoir is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Dusknoir learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
6 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
18 | Leech Life | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
25 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
43 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Dusknoir can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Leech Life | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Power Shift | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Dusknoir sprites
Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Dusknoir
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Duskull/Dusclops |
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HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Duskull/Dusclops |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Duskull/Dusclops |
Legends: Arceus | Deadwood Haunt |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Dusknoir questions
- What is a good moveset for Dusknoir?
- Why is Dusknoir Untiered?
- Dusknoir or Cofarigus?
- Is Dusclops more bulky with Evolite than Dusknoir?
- Is dusknoir the only ghost Pokemon that is a spirit guide?
- What's a good partner for my Dusknoir?
- Why is Dusclops a tier higher than Dusknoir, its evolved form?
- What moves does Dusknoir use in PMD2?
- Why can't I do this job in PMD Explorers of time?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Dusknoir |
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Japanese | ヨノワール (Yonoir) |
German | Zwirrfinst |
French | Noctunoir |
Italian | Dusknoir |
Spanish | Dusknoir |
Korean | 야느와르몽 (yaneuwareumong) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 黑夜魔灵 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 黑夜魔靈 |
English |
Gripper Pokémon |
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Japanese | てづかみポケモン |
German | Greifer-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Mainpince |
Italian | Pokémon Pinza |
Spanish | Pokémon Grilletes |
Korean | 움켜쥐기포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 抓握宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 抓握寶可夢 |
Name origin
- dusk
- the partial darkness between day and night
- noir
- French for ‘black’