Dusknoirin Pokémon Ghost Grey
Pokédex Entry
Gripper Pokémon
It eagerly yanks the souls of the living and the damned, consuming them within its horrid form. Once taken, one is no more…
Dusknoir in Pokémon Ghost Grey
Dusknoir is #477 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Ghost Grey. This page covers its ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Raises foe's PP usage.
Passes on status problems.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (19)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire PunchLevel: 1Fire Punch | fire | 75 | 100 | 15 | ||
| The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the foe with a burn. | ||||||
| Ice PunchLevel: 1Ice Punch | ice | 75 | 100 | 15 | ||
| The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the foe frozen. | ||||||
| ThunderpunchLevel: 1Thunderpunch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | ||
| The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat. | ||||||
| AstonishLevel: 1Astonish | ghost | 30 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack using a startling shout. It also may make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| Shadow SneakLevel: 1Shadow Sneak | ghost | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| The user extends its shadow to attack. It is certain to strike first. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 4Disable | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| For a few turns, it prevents the foe from using the move it last used. | ||||||
| StartleLevel: 8Startle | ghost | 40 | 95 | 35 | ||
| A physical attack in which the user scares the foe and charges into them. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 12Confuse Ray | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 16Night Shade | ghost | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack with a mirage that inflicts damage matching the user's level. | ||||||
| PaybackLevel: 20Payback | dark | 45 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack move that gains in intensity if the target has hurt the user. | ||||||
| Will-O-WispLevel: 24Will-O-Wisp | fire | 0 | 85 | 15 | ||
| A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Mean LookLevel: 28Mean Look | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | ||
| The foe is fixed with a mean look that prevents it from escaping. | ||||||
| HexLevel: 32Hex | ghost | 50 | 100 | 10 | ||
| This attack does double damage to a target affected by a status problem. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 36Curse | typeless | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| A move that works differently for the Ghost-type and all the other types. | ||||||
| Shadow PunchLevel: 37Shadow Punch | ghost | 60 | 0 | 20 | ||
| The user throws a punch from the shadows. It cannot be evaded. | ||||||
| Shadow BallLevel: 42Shadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Future SightLevel: 48Future Sight | psychic | 120 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked psychically. | ||||||
| Destiny BondLevel: 54Destiny Bond | ghost | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| If the user faints, the foe delivering the final hit also faints. |
TM/HM Moves (33)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night ShadeNight Shade | ghost | 1 | 100 | 15 | TM02TM02 | |
| An attack with a mirage that inflicts damage matching the user's level. | ||||||
| MetronomeMetronome | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into using any move at random. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| The user focuses its mind to raise the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM12TM12 | |
| The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may freeze the foe solid. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 110 | 70 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| The foe is blasted with a blizzard. It may freeze the foe solid. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM20TM20 | |
| Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| Iron HeadIron Head | steel | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| The foe is slammed with its hard head. It may also make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 110 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| An earthquake that strikes all Pokémon in battle excluding the user. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| A weak electric shock that is sure to cause paralysis if it hits. | ||||||
| TombstonerTombstoner | ghost | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM28TM28 | |
| A devastating piledriver which may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A strong telekinetic attack. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM30TM30 | |
| A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36TM36 | |
| Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 60 | 95 | 15 | TM39TM39 | |
| Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed if it hits. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | 100 | 100 | 15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Absorbs half the damage it inflicted on a sleeping foe to restore HP. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM42TM42 | |
| While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 120 | 100 | 20 | TM43TM43 | |
| The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem. | ||||||
| Will-O-WispWill-O-Wisp | fire | 0 | 85 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 40 | 100 | 10 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM47TM47 | |
| The user throws an electrified tackle. It hurts the user a little. | ||||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | 0 | 60 | 20 | TM48TM48 | |
| Hypnotic suggestion is used to make the foe fall into a deep sleep. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 50 | 95 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| A basic attack. It can be used to cut down thin trees and grass. | ||||||
| Soul ShiftSoul Shift | psychic | 10 | 100 | 35 | HM02HM02 | |
| Swaps the user with another Ally. Use it to warp to any known town. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 100 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| The foe is slugged at maximum power. Can also be used to move boulders. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 70 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves. | ||||||
| ShatterpointShatterpoint | psychic | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| An attack that will use Psychic power to shatter invisible walls and barriers. |
Move Tutor Moves (20)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RefreshRefresh | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| A self-healing move that cures the user of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis. | ||||||
| ForesightForesight | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | TutorTutor | |
| Completely negates the foe's efforts to heighten its ability to evade. | ||||||
| Fire PunchFire Punch | fire | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the foe with a burn. | ||||||
| Ice PunchIce Punch | ice | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the foe frozen. | ||||||
| ThunderpunchThunderpunch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed. | ||||||
| MercyMercy | ghost | 40 | 100 | 40 | TutorTutor | |
| A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| Double-EdgeDouble-Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little. | ||||||
| Mirror CoatMirror Coat | psychic | 1 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| A retaliation move that pays back the foe's special attack double. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| The user creates a decoy using one- quarter of its full HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. | ||||||
| Weather BallWeather Ball | normal | 50 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| An attack that varies in power and type depending on the weather. | ||||||
| Skill SwapSkill Swap | psychic | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| The user employs its psychic power to swap abilities with the foe. | ||||||
| GrudgeGrudge | ghost | 0 | 100 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| If the user faints, this move deletes the PP of the move that finished it. | ||||||
| Close CombatClose Combat | fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| The foe is fought up close. It also cuts the user's Defensive stats. | ||||||
| Sky UppercutSky Uppercut | fighting | 85 | 90 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| The user attacks with an uppercut thrown skywards with force. | ||||||
| Drain PunchDrain Punch | fighting | 75 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| A harsh punch that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| CurseCurse | typeless | 0 | 0 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost-type and all the other types. | ||||||
| Future SightFuture Sight | psychic | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked psychically. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotNasty Plot | dark | 0 | 0 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| The user thinks bad thoughts. It sharply raises the Sp. Atk stat. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Dusknoir. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Dusknoir resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Dusknoir, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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dusknoir in 4 gamesghostAttack 100 -20Defense 135 +20Sp. Atk 65 -10Sp. Def 135 +20Speed 45 -10