Shadow 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 Shadow 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
Shadow 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
How to get Shadow Dusknoir
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Dusknoir knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- 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 Shadow Dusknoir good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- 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_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Dusknoir in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dusknoir's best moveset is Hex (fast) with Poltergeist (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Dusknoir's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dusknoir takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Dusknoir's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Dusknoir?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Dusknoir in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Dusknoir spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Dusknoir be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.