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.
The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.
Stat spread.
Total of 525. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Dusknoir first appeared on November 14, 2018, during Hatchathon 2018.
- Duskull
- Dusknoir
- Dusclops by encounter; Shadow
Dusknoir in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Dusknoir across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #76 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Dusknoir as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Dusknoir is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Dusknoir vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Dusknoir | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 66 | -21 |
| Attack | 100 | 77 | +23 |
| Defense | 135 | 77 | +58 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 82 | -17 |
| Special Defense | 135 | 79 | +56 |
| Speed | 45 | 66 | -21 |
| Total | 525 | 447 | +78 |
Dusknoir appears in 19 games.
Every mainline release where Dusknoir is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Dusknoir.
Every main-series game Dusknoir is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildStony Wilderness (Wanderer)
- RaidGiant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battles)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveDusclops (Trade holding Reaper Cloth)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Deadwood Haunt (night) (Alpha)
- WildCoronet Highlands: Space-time distortions, massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveDusclops (Trade holding Reaper Cloth)
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveDusclops (Trade holding Reaper Cloth)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Dusknoir appears in 15 episodes.
From DP090 (2008-08-21) through HZ130 (2026-03-06).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Dusknoir partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Dusknoir partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Dusknoir in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Dusknoir
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.