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 arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
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 with Poltergeist. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 6 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Dusknoir's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Dusknoir takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost. It resists Bug, Poison. Fighting, Normal damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Dusknoir's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Dusknoir reaches 2,700 CP at level 50 and 2,388 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Dusknoir?
A 15/15/15 Dusknoir shows 1,364 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,706 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,023 CP.
How do you get Dusknoir in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Dusclops (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone).