Where can I find Dusknoir in SoulGold?

Dusknoir can be found in 8 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Dusknoir?

Dusknoir is a ghost-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Dusknoir learn in SoulGold?

Dusknoir can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Dusknoirin Pokémon SoulGold

ghost

Pokédex Entry

Gripper Pokémon

This feared Pokémon is said to travel to worlds unknown. Some even believe that it takes lost spirits into its pliant body and guides them home.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ghost

Dex

#477

Abilities

Pressure(Primary)

Raises foe's PP usage.

Frisk(Secondary)

Checks a foe's item.

Growth Rate

fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

amorphous

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

263

EV Yield

1 Defense2 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

Spelltag(5%)

Weak To

ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5bug ×0.5

Immune To

normalfighting

Evolution Chain

Duskull

Base form

→

Dusclops

Level up Duskull to Lv. 32

→

Dusknoir

• Level up Dusclops holding Reapercloth

• Use Reapercloth on Dusclops

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How to Obtain

Dusknoir can be found in Vajra Pyramid Floor 1 (very rare), in Vajra Pyramid Floor 2 (very rare), and in Vajra Pyramid Floor 3 (very rare), among one other area. Wild ones range from level 58 to 63.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (21)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Fire PunchLevel: 1Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15
1	Fire PunchLevel: 1Fire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
1	Ice PunchLevel: 1Ice Punch	ice	75	100	15
1	Ice PunchLevel: 1Ice Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
1	Thunder PunchLevel: 1Thunder Punch	electric	75	100	15
1	Thunder PunchLevel: 1Thunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
1	BindLevel: 1Bind	normal	15	0	20
1	BindLevel: 1Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	DisableLevel: 1Disable	normal	0	55	20
1	DisableLevel: 1Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
1	Shadow SneakLevel: 1Shadow Sneak	ghost	40	100	30
1	Shadow SneakLevel: 1Shadow Sneak	Extends the user's shadow to strike first.
1	GravityLevel: 1Gravity	psychic	0	0	5
1	GravityLevel: 1Gravity	Gravity is intensified negating levitation.
1	Shadow PunchLevel: 1Shadow Punch	ghost	60	0	20
1	Shadow PunchLevel: 1Shadow Punch	An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	ghost	30	100	15
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
12	Confuse RayLevel: 12Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
12	Confuse RayLevel: 12Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
16	Night ShadeLevel: 16Night Shade	ghost	1	100	15
16	Night ShadeLevel: 16Night Shade	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
20	PaybackLevel: 20Payback	dark	50	100	10
20	PaybackLevel: 20Payback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
24	Will O WispLevel: 24Will O Wisp	fire	0	0	15
24	Will O WispLevel: 24Will O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
28	Mean LookLevel: 28Mean Look	normal	0	0	5
28	Mean LookLevel: 28Mean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
32	HexLevel: 32Hex	ghost	0	100	10
32	HexLevel: 32Hex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
36	CurseLevel: 36Curse	ghost	0	0	10
36	CurseLevel: 36Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
42	Shadow BallLevel: 42Shadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15
42	Shadow BallLevel: 42Shadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
48	Future SightLevel: 48Future Sight	psychic	80	0	0
48	Future SightLevel: 48Future Sight	Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.
54	Destiny BondLevel: 54Destiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
54	Destiny BondLevel: 54Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
60	Rage FistLevel: 60Rage Fist	ghost	50	100	10
60	Rage FistLevel: 60Rage Fist	The more the user has been hit, the stronger the move.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ImprisonImprison	psychic	0	0	10
ImprisonImprison	Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
Pain SplitPain Split	normal	0	0	20
Pain SplitPain Split	Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally.
GrudgeGrudge	ghost	0	0	5
GrudgeGrudge	If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move.
MementoMemento	dark	0	0	10
MementoMemento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	0	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
Ominous WindOminous Wind	ghost	60	100	5
Ominous WindOminous Wind	A repulsive attack that may raise all stats.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Skill SwapSkill Swap	psychic	0	0	10
Skill SwapSkill Swap	The user swaps special abilities with the target.
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.

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TM/HM Moves (44)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HexHex	ghost	0	100	10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
InfestationInfestation	bug	20	100	20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	0	100	0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Trick RoomTrick Room	psychic	0	0	5	TM92TM92
Trick RoomTrick Room	Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.