Dusknoir

Dusknoir is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Pokédex data

National № 0477
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
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
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 45
200 294
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Dusknoir.

Evolution chart

(Level 37) (trade holding Reaper Cloth)

Dusknoir changes

Pokédex entries

Diamond
Pearl
The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.
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.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1BindNormalPhysical 15 85
1DisableNormalStatus 100
1Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
1GravityPsychicStatus
1Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Shadow PunchGhostPhysical 60
1Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
1Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
12Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
16Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
20PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
24Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
28Mean LookNormalStatus
32HexGhostSpecial 65 100
36CurseGhostStatus
42Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
48Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
54Destiny BondGhostStatus

Egg moves

Dusknoir does not learn any moves by breeding 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.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
6Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
11HexGhostSpecial 65 100
18Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
25Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
34Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
43PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100

Move Tutor moves

Dusknoir can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Dusknoir sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Dusknoir sprite from Diamond & Pearl Dusknoir sprite from Black & White Dusknoir sprite from X & Y Dusknoir sprite from Sword & Shield Dusknoir sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Dusknoir Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Dusknoir Shiny sprite from Black & White Dusknoir Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Dusknoir

Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Evolve Duskull/Dusclops
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

Other languages

English Dusknoir
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
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’