Dusknoir
#477 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Dusknoir
The best moves for Dusknoir are Hex and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Hex | 10 dps |
| Shadow Ball Elite TM | 40 dps |
Defense
| Hex | 10 dps |
| Shadow Ball Elite TM | 40 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Duskull family. Dusknoir evolves from Dusclops which costs 100 Candy.
Dusclops requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Dusknoir.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Dusknoir, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Dusknoir is a Ghost Pokémon which evolves from Dusclops. It is vulnerable to Ghost and Dark moves. Dusknoir's strongest moveset is Hex & Shadow Ball and it has a Max CP of 2,388.
About
"The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there."
Base stats
| Attack | 180 | |
| Defense | 254 | |
| Stamina | 128 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,023 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,364 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,047 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,388 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,706 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,218 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 2.2 m |
| Weight | 106.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Dusknoir
The best moves for Dusknoir are Hex and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Hex | 10 dps |
| Shadow Ball Elite TM | 40 dps |
Defense
| Hex | 10 dps |
| Shadow Ball Elite TM | 40 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | 8 | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Hex | 10 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | -16.7 | 26.7 |
| Ominous Wind | 50 | -14.3 | 26.1 |
| Psychic | 90 | -17.9 | 32.1 |
| Shadow Ball Elite TM | 100 | -16.7 | 40 |
| Poltergeist | 140 | -27.8 | 46.7 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Dusknoir?
Dusknoir is a Ghost type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ghost and Dark moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Dusknoir are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Chandelure,
- Gengar,
- Gengar (Costume 2020),
- Dragapult.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Shadow Ball | 100% |
| Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball | 96% |
| Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 95% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Lick | Shadow Ball | 95% |
| Dragapult | Hex | Shadow Ball | 95% |
| Gengar | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 95% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 95% |
| Darkrai | Snarl | Shadow Ball | 94% |
| Gengar | Hex | Shadow Ball | 94% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Hex | Shadow Ball | 94% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Dusknoir
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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