Dusknoir
Ghost-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 562.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Hex Poltergeist
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Poltergeist costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Dusknoir takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 562
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,364 CP
Dusknoir moves
2 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Ominous Wind STAB | Ghost | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Poltergeist Best STAB | Ghost | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Punch STAB | Ghost | 35 | 33 | 1.5s | 23.3 | 1.06 |
| Shadow Ball STAB Elite | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Poltergeist | Ghost | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Punch | Ghost | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Hex (8 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Shadow Ball is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Dusknoir is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Dusknoir
How to get Dusknoir
- Evolve from
- Dusclops · 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Dusknoir knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 59 | 2,064 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 59 | 2,235 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,326 | 1,399 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,650 | 1,740 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,326 | 1,399 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,003 | 1,057 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,326 | 1,399 |
Is Dusknoir good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Dusknoir has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (254 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Dusknoir deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 105 |
| Lv 3 | 177 |
| Lv 4 | 250 |
| Lv 5 | 322 |
| Lv 6 | 394 |
| Lv 7 | 466 |
| Lv 8 | 538 |
| Lv 9 | 610 |
| Lv 10 | 682 |
| Lv 11 | 750 |
| Lv 12 | 819 |
| Lv 13 | 887 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 955 |
| Lv 15 | 1,023 |
| Lv 16 | 1,092 |
| Lv 17 | 1,160 |
| Lv 18 | 1,228 |
| Lv 19 | 1,296 |
| Lv 20 | 1,364 |
| Lv 21 | 1,433 |
| Lv 22 | 1,501 |
| Lv 23 | 1,569 |
| Lv 24 | 1,637 |
| Lv 25 | 1,706 |
| Lv 26 | 1,774 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,842 |
| Lv 28 | 1,911 |
| Lv 29 | 1,979 |
| Lv 30 | 2,047 |
| Lv 31 | 2,081 |
| Lv 32 | 2,115 |
| Lv 33 | 2,149 |
| Lv 34 | 2,184 |
| Lv 35 | 2,218 |
| Lv 36 | 2,252 |
| Lv 37 | 2,286 |
| Lv 38 | 2,320 |
| Lv 39 | 2,354 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,388 |
| Lv 41 | 2,419 |
| Lv 42 | 2,449 |
| Lv 43 | 2,480 |
| Lv 44 | 2,511 |
| Lv 45 | 2,542 |
| Lv 46 | 2,573 |
| Lv 47 | 2,604 |
| Lv 48 | 2,636 |
| Lv 49 | 2,668 |
| Lv 50 | 2,700 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0477
- Height
- 2.20 m
- Weight
- 106.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0477_POKEMON_DUSKNOIR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dusknoir in Pokemon GO?
Dusknoir's best moveset is Hex (fast) with Poltergeist (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Dusknoir's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Dusknoir takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Dusknoir's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Dusknoir reaches 2,700 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,388 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Dusknoir?
A perfect 15/15/15 Dusknoir shows 1,364 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,706 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Dusknoir better than regular Dusknoir?
Shadow Dusknoir deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Dusknoir in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Dusclops (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Dusknoir be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Dusknoir depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.