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No. 0477 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Dusknoir

The Gripper Pokémon

TL;DR. Dusknoir is a pure ghost-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 525. The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.

Ghost

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

Height2.2 m

Weight106.6 kg

AbilitiesPressure

HiddenFrisk

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 525. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45

Attack 100

Defense 135

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 135

Speed 45

Total525

525 base stat total, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 15th among Ghost-types.

135 base Defense, Dusknoir's strongest stat, ranking 6th of 65 Ghost-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Dusknoir in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Dusknoir reaches 2,388 CP at level 40 and 2,732 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack180

GO Defense254

GO Stamina128

Max CP (L40)2,388

Max CP (L50)2,700

Best buddy (L51)2,732

Raid catch CP 1,294–1,364 (L20). Weather boosted 1,617–1,706 (L25).

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Competitive

Dusknoir in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Dusknoir across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #51 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #51 89.4 score

Ultra League #24 91.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Dusknoir.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Dusknoir, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Dusknoir?

Dusknoir is a pure Ghost-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Dusknoir weak to?

Dusknoir takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Dusknoir resistant to?

Dusknoir is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Bug.

How does Dusknoir evolve?

Dusknoir evolves from Dusclops (Trade holding Reaper Cloth). Dusknoir is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Dusknoir from?

Dusknoir was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0477.

What are Dusknoir's base stats?

Dusknoir has HP 45, Attack 100, Defense 135, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 135, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 525.

What are Dusknoir's abilities?

Dusknoir can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Frisk.

Is Dusknoir legendary or mythical?

No. Dusknoir is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Dusknoir's best stat?

Dusknoir's highest base stat is Defense at 135, which ranks 6th of 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Dusknoir good?

Dusknoir has a base stat total of 525, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 15th among Ghost-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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