Dusknoir in Pokémon X & Y
#477 in the X and Y Pokédex • Gripper Pokémon
Dusknoir in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Pokémon X
It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.
Pokémon Y
The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Dusknoir in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
45
200
294
Attack
100
184
328
Defense
135
247
405
Sp. Atk
65
121
251
Sp. Def
135
247
405
Speed
45
85
207
Total
525
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def, 2 SpD |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 236 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Duskull #355 | Level 37 | ![]() Dusclops #356 |
![]() Dusclops #356 | Trade holding Reaper Cloth | ![]() Dusknoir #477 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Fire Punch The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Start | Ice Punch The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Start | Thunder Punch The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Start | Bind Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| Start | Leer The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Disable For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| Start | Night Shade The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Start | Gravity Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| 6 | Disable For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| 9 | Foresight Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 |
| 14 | Astonish The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| 17 | Confuse Ray The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| 22 | Shadow Sneak The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 25 | Pursuit An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| 30 | Curse A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| 33 | Will-O-Wisp The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 15 |
| 37 | Shadow Punch The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| 42 | Hex This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| 49 | Mean Look The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| 58 | Payback The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| 61 | Future Sight Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm Mind The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM12 | Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM29 | Psychic The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM31 | Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| TM41 | Torment The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| TM48 | Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM52 | Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM56 | Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM57 | Charge Beam The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 15 |
| TM63 | Embargo This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM66 | Payback The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM70 | Flash The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM77 | Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| TM83 | Infestation The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| TM85 | Dream Eater The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM92 | Trick Room The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM100 | Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| HM04 | Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Bond When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Duskull — breeding |
| Feint Attack The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | Duskull — breeding |
| Grudge If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Duskull — breeding |
| Haze The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Duskull — breeding |
| Imprison If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Duskull — breeding |
| Memento The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Duskull — breeding |
| Ominous Wind The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 5 | Duskull — breeding |
| Pain Split The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Duskull — breeding |
| Skill Swap The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Duskull — breeding |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Counter A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Destiny Bond When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dynamic Punch The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 50 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Feint Attack The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Grudge If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Imprison If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mega Kick The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 75 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mega Punch The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 85 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Memento The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Metronome The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Ominous Wind The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Pain Split The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Pain Split The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Seismic Toss The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Skill Swap The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Skill Swap The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Snatch The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snatch The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Spite The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Spite The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Sucker Punch This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Telekinesis The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Trick The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Trick The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Wonder Room The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Wonder Room The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
Pressure
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon raises opposing Pokémon’s PP usage.
Increases the PP cost of moves targeting the Pokémon by one.
Frisk(Hidden Ability)
The Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon’s held item.
Reveals all opposing Pokémon’s held items when entering battle.





















































