Type matchups
Damage Dusknoir takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost type, Dusknoir has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 18 other Pokémon share the Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 135
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 135
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 525
Dusknoir has a base stat total of 525, higher than 73% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (135). With Attack (100) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 135 Defense and 135 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Dusknoir can have the abilities Pressure and Frisk.
How to beat Dusknoir
Dusknoir takes 2× damage from Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison and Bug moves are resisted.
Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Dusknoir's Ghost moves. Hisuian Zoroark hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Dusknoir's Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Dusknoir's Ghost moves.
Evolution
Dusknoir is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Duskull → Dusclops → Dusknoir), evolving from Dusclops.
Best counters to Dusknoir
Other Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Dusknoir weak to?
As a Ghost type, Dusknoir takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Dusknoir resistant to?
Dusknoir resists Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Dusknoir?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Hisuian Zoroark and Galarian Linoone, which hit Dusknoir with super-effective attacks.