About Dusknoir
Dusknoir (Pokédex #0477) is a Ghost-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Gripper Pokémon. The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.
As a Ghost-type POKEMON, Dusknoir has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Ghost, Dark moves. Conversely, Dusknoir is completely immune to Normal and Fighting — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Poison, Bug moves, taking only half damage from them.
Dusknoir's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 525 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 45 · ATK 100 · DEF 135 · SP.ATK 65 · SP.DEF 135 · SPD 45. Its standout stat is DEF (135), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Pressure, Frisk, with Frisk as its hidden ability.
Dusknoir stands 2.2 m (87") tall and weighs 106.6 kg (235.0 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Fast. Egg groups: Indeterminate.
Dusknoir is part of the Duskull → Dusclops → Dusknoir evolution line (3-stage). Dusknoir is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Duskull and Dusclops. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
