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Dusknoir

Dusknoir

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Classification

The Gripper Pokémon

Ghost

Damage Taken*

×4: N/A
×2: Dark Ghost
×1: Dragon Electric Fairy Fire Flying Grass Ground Ice Psychic Rock Steel Water
×0.5: Bug Poison
×0.25: N/A
×0: Fighting Normal

Abilities

Pressure
The Pokémon may make foes nervous enough to miss.
Frisk hidden ability
The Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon’s held item.

Base Stats (525 total)

HP: 45
45
Attack: 100
100
Defense: 135
135
Sp. Atk: 65
65
Sp. Def: 135
135
Speed: 45
45

Size

  • Height: 7'3" / 2.2 m
  • Weight: 235 lbs / 106.6 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

50% male
50% female

50% male / 50% female

Egg Groups

Amorphous

Tags

Stage 2, Fully evolved

Evolutionary Family

Duskull
Duskull
Base form
 → Dusclops
Dusclops
Level 37
 → Dusknoir
Dusknoir
Trade while holding Reaper Cloth

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.

This feared Pokémon is said to travel to worlds unknown. Some even believe that it takes lost spirits along with it.

Misc Data

  • Catch Rate: 45
  • Base Happiness: 35

Wild Held Items

  • 5% Kasib Berry

Pokédex Categories

Color

Black

Body Shape

Head and arms Head and arms

Level-Up Moves

Level Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
1RL Future Sight Psychic Special 120 100% 10 Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
1RL Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
1RL Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
1RL Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
1RL Gravity Psychic Other — —% 5 Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.
1RL Bind Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
1 Leer Normal Other — 100% 30 The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
1 Night Shade Ghost Special * 100% 15 The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
6 Disable Normal Other — 100% 20 For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
9 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15 The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
14 Foresight Normal Other — —% 40 Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
17 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100% 30 The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
22 Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
25 Will-O-Wisp Fire Other — 85% 15 The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.
30 Confuse Ray Ghost Other — 100% 10 The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
33 Curse Ghost Other — —% 10 A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
37 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical 60 —% 20 The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.
40 Hex Ghost Special 65 100% 10 This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
45 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
52 Mean Look Normal Other — —% 5 The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
57 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10 The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
64 Future Sight Psychic Special 120 100% 10 Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

TM/HM Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Attract Normal Other — 100% 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Berry Share Normal Other — —% 10 The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
Blackout Wave Dark Special 120 100% 10 A two-turn attack. The user gathers negative thoughts, then releases a wave of darkness and fear on the second turn.
Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5 A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20 The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
Calm Mind Psychic Other — —% 20 The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Calm Skies Normal Other — —% 5 The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.
Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10 The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
Confide Normal Other — —% 20 The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100% 15 The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
Double Team Normal Other — —% 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Dream Eater Psychic Special 100 100% 15 The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.
Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Eclipse Dark Other — —% 5 The user blots out all light for five turns, powering up Dark-type moves.
Ectoplasm Ghost Special 75 100% 10 A ghostly shadow drains life from the target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Embargo Dark Other — 100% 15 This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
Flash Normal Other — 100% 20 The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Fling Dark Physical * 100% 10 The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
Frustration Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Hellfire Dark Special 65 100% 10 The user scorches the target in a sea of dark flames. Its power is doubled if the target is burned.
Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10 The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Infestation Bug Special 20 100% 20 The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
Lariat Fighting Physical 80 100% 20 The user knocks the opponent down hard with a mighty swing of its arm, startling it out of any attacks it might have been preparing.
Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10 The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Protect Normal Other — —% 10 Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych Up Normal Other — —% 10 The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Rain Dance Water Other — —% 5 The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
Rest Psychic Other — —% 10 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
Restrain Dark Physical 10 90% 20 The target is grabbed and squeezed for four to five turns. Holding the target in place makes it easier to catch.
Return Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Sleep Talk Normal Other — —% 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Specter Throw Ghost Physical 50 100% 10 The user lobs a blast of solid shadows at the target. The user can throw the target's item for even more damage.
Spirit Punch Fighting Special 90 85% 15 The user summons a giant fist made of pure fighting spirit and pummels the target. This may also raise Attack and Special Attack.
Substitute Normal Other — —% 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Sunny Day Fire Other — —% 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Swagger Normal Other — 90% 15 The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Taunt Dark Other — 100% 20 The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25 The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
Torment Dark Other — 100% 15 The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Toxic Poison Other — 90% 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Trick Room Psychic Other — —% 5 The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
Twilight Terrain Ghost Other — —% 10 The user summons spirits from the ground under everyone’s feet for five turns. Pokémon on the ground are damaged by the spirits.
Void Burst Psychic Special 80 100% 10 The user disappears into a void of psychic energy, then releases it on the second turn to damage the opposing Pokémon.
Will-O-Wisp Fire Other — 85% 15 The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Tutor Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Aftershock Ground Physical 60 100% 10 The user strikes the ground and causes a series of tremors that shake the target over two turns.
Bind Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Captivate Normal Other — 100% 20 If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Endure Normal Other — —% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Gravity Psychic Other — —% 5 Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Natural Gift Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 100% 5 The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Pain Split Normal Other — —% 20 The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Skill Swap Psychic Other — —% 10 The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Snatch Dark Other — —% 10 The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.
Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite Ghost Other — 100% 10 The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5 This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Telekinesis Psychic Other — —% 15 The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.
Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Trick Psychic Other — 100% 10 The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
Wonder Room Psychic Other — —% 10 The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Egg Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Destiny Bond Ghost Other — —% 5 When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.
Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Grudge Ghost Other — —% 5 If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.
Haze Ice Other — —% 30 The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Imprison Psychic Other — —% 10 If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
Memento Dark Other — 100% 10 The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.