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Dusknoir

#477 · Generation 4

Dusknoir

Max CP (L40 / L50)
2,388 / 2,700
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
1,364 / 1,706
Research CP (L15)
1,023
Buddy distance
3 km
2nd charged move
50,000 dust · 50 candy
  • Shiny
  • Shadow
  • Tradable
  • Mega
  • Dynamax

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Dusknoir earns its spot: S-tier Ultra League.

Battle roles

  • S
    Ultra League#24 of 844 · score 90.3

    It is ranked #24 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Astonish / Dynamic Punch / Shadow Punch.

  • A
    Great Leagueshadow#81 of 1146 · score 87.7

    The Shadow version is ranked #81 in Great League on PvPoke with Astonish / Dynamic Punch / Shadow Punch.

Collection value

  • 1 costume/event variant: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
  • Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack180
Defense254
Stamina128

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

Resists

Evolution line

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

LeagueTierRankScoreRecommended movesTypical build
Great LeagueB#93 / 114687.1
Astonish · Dynamic Punch · Shadow Punch
L23.5 · 5/15/11
Great LeagueShadowA#81 / 114687.7
Astonish · Dynamic Punch · Shadow Punch
L23.5 · 5/15/11
Ultra LeagueS#24 / 84490.3
Astonish · Dynamic Punch · Shadow Punch

Dusknoir combines offensive pressure and great coverage in a strong Ghost-type package. It may not see as much play as more established Ghosts, like Giratina or Drifblim. The Shadow version is typically preferred for the additional pressure.

L48.5 · 4/13/15
Ultra LeagueShadowA#27 / 84490.2
Astonish · Dynamic Punch · Shadow Punch

Dusknoir combines offensive pressure and great coverage in a strong Ghost-type package. It may not see as much play as more established Ghosts, like Giratina or Drifblim. The Shadow version is typically preferred for the additional pressure.

L48.5 · 4/13/15
Ultra PremierS#20 / 68994
Astonish · Dynamic Punch · Shadow Punch
Ultra PremierShadowS#11 / 68995.4
Astonish · Dynamic Punch · Shadow Punch

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking typeTierRankDPSTDOBest moves
ghostShadow#59 / 18811.8177Hex · Shadow BallElite TM
ghost#75 / 18810.1181Hex · Shadow BallElite TM
psychicShadow#119 / 24810.1150Hex · Psychic
psychic#148 / 2488.6154Hex · Psychic
fightingShadow#178 / 27910.1150Hex · Dynamic Punch
darkShadow#185 / 3609.0134Hex · Dark Pulse
fighting#203 / 2798.6154Hex · Dynamic Punch
dark#221 / 3607.6137Hex · Dark Pulse

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast moveTypeRaid powerEnergyDurationDPSPvP powerPvP energySpeed
HexSTAB
ghost8+131.0s8.07+133 turns
AstonishSTAB
ghost7+131.0s7.012+103 turns
Charged moveTypeRaid powerEnergyDurationDmg/energyPvP powerPvP energyEffects
Ominous WindSTAB
ghost55-332.5s1.6745-4510% chance: +1 own Atk, +1 own Def
Psychic
psychic95-503.0s1.9075-5510% chance: -1 foe Def
Dark Pulse
dark80-503.0s1.6080-45
PoltergeistSTAB
ghost140-1003.5s1.40150-75
Shadow PunchSTAB
ghost35-331.5s1.0655-35
Dynamic Punch
fighting85-502.5s1.7090-45
Shadow BallElite TMSTAB
ghost100-503.0s2.0090-50

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Costumes & event variants (1)

  • Cempasuchil CrownCempasuchil CrownEvent costume