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Dusknoir (#477) - Pokedex

Comes to those whose lives have come to an end and escorts their souls to the afterlife. Known to mistakenly take the souls of those who yet have life left in them, albeit rarely.
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Dusknoir
Ghost
ZU
Generation 4
Gripper Pokémon
Strong against…
Ghost
Psychic
Weak to…
Dark
Ghost
Immune to…
Fighting
Normal
Is baby
Is legendary
Is mythical
Forms switchable
236
2.2m
106.6kg
Past
Species info
35
17.6%
Black

Growth

50%
50%
6376 steps
Stats

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Generation
  • Fire Punch
    Fire
    Physical
    The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    1
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Ice Punch
    Ice
    Physical
    The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
    Level
    1
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Thunder Punch
    Electric
    Physical
    The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    1
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Bind
    Normal
    Physical
    A long body, tentacles, or the like are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
    Level
    1
    Power
    15
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    20
    Leer
    Normal
    Status
    The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
    Level
    1
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    Disable
    Normal
    Status
    For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.
    Level
    1
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Absorb
    Grass
    Special
    A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
    Level
    1
    Power
    20
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    25
    Astonish
    Ghost
    Physical
    The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    1
    Power
    30
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Shadow Punch
    Ghost
    Physical
    The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.
    Level
    1
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Gravity
    Psychic
    Status
    Enables Flying types or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves for five turns. Moves that involve flying can't be used.
    Level
    1
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Shadow Sneak
    Ghost
    Physical
    The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
    Level
    6
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    30
    Hex
    Ghost
    Special
    This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
    Level
    11
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Confuse Ray
    Ghost
    Status
    The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
    Level
    12
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Night Shade
    Ghost
    Special
    The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
    Level
    16
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Leech Life
    Bug
    Physical
    The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
    Level
    18
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Payback
    Dark
    Physical
    The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
    Level
    20
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Will-O-Wisp
    Fire
    Status
    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
    Level
    24
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    15
    Dark Pulse
    Dark
    Special
    The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    25
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Mean Look
    Normal
    Status
    The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
    Level
    28
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Shadow Ball
    Ghost
    Special
    The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
    Level
    34
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Curse
    Ghost
    Status
    A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
    Level
    36
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Psychic
    Psychic
    Special
    The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
    Level
    43
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Future Sight
    Psychic
    Special
    Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
    Level
    48
    Power
    120
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Destiny Bond
    Ghost
    Status
    If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
    Level
    54
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
  • Mega Punch
    Normal
    Physical
    The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    20
    Fire Punch
    Fire
    Physical
    The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Ice Punch
    Ice
    Physical
    The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Thunder Punch
    Electric
    Physical
    The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Mega Kick
    Normal
    Physical
    The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
    Level
    0
    Power
    120
    Accuracy
    75%
    PP
    5
    Body Slam
    Normal
    Physical
    The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    0
    Power
    85
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Ice Beam
    Ice
    Special
    The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Blizzard
    Ice
    Special
    A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
    Level
    0
    Power
    110
    Accuracy
    70%
    PP
    5
    Hyper Beam
    Normal
    Special
    The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    150
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    5
    Strength
    Normal
    Physical
    The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Earthquake
    Ground
    Physical
    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
    Level
    0
    Power
    100
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Psychic
    Psychic
    Special
    The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Double Team
    Normal
    Status
    By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    15
    Metronome
    Normal
    Status
    The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Dream Eater
    Psychic
    Special
    The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    100
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Flash
    Normal
    Status
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Rest
    Psychic
    Status
    The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Rock Slide
    Rock
    Physical
    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
    Substitute
    Normal
    Status
    The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Thief
    Dark
    Physical
    The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    25
    Snore
    Normal
    Special
    This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Protect
    Normal
    Status
    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Icy Wind
    Ice
    Special
    The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
    Level
    0
    Power
    55
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    Endure
    Normal
    Status
    The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Swagger
    Normal
    Status
    The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    15
    Attract
    Normal
    Status
    If the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Sleep Talk
    Normal
    Status
    The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Rain Dance
    Water
    Status
    The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Sunny Day
    Fire
    Status
    The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Psych Up
    Normal
    Status
    The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Shadow Ball
    Ghost
    Special
    The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Future Sight
    Psychic
    Special
    Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    120
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Rock Smash
    Fighting
    Physical
    The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Torment
    Dark
    Status
    The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Will-O-Wisp
    Fire
    Status
    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    15
    Facade
    Normal
    Physical
    This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Focus Punch
    Fighting
    Physical
    The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
    Level
    0
    Power
    150
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Taunt
    Dark
    Status
    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Helping Hand
    Normal
    Status
    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Trick
    Psychic
    Status
    The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Revenge
    Fighting
    Physical
    This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Brick Break
    Fighting
    Physical
    The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Skill Swap
    Psychic
    Status
    The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Imprison
    Psychic
    Status
    If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Rock Tomb
    Rock
    Physical
    The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    Calm Mind
    Psychic
    Status
    The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Payback
    Dark
    Physical
    The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Fling
    Dark
    Physical
    The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Dark Pulse
    Dark
    Special
    The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Focus Blast
    Fighting
    Special
    The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    120
    Accuracy
    70%
    PP
    5
    Giga Impact
    Normal
    Physical
    The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    150
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    5
    Trick Room
    Psychic
    Status
    The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Charge Beam
    Electric
    Special
    The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
    Wonder Room
    Psychic
    Status
    The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Round
    Normal
    Special
    The user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Ally Switch
    Psychic
    Status
    The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    15
    Hex
    Ghost
    Special
    This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
    Level
    0
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Bulldoze
    Ground
    Physical
    The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Darkest Lariat
    Dark
    Physical
    The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move.
    Level
    0
    Power
    85
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
  • Skitter Smack
    Bug
    Physical
    The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
    Poltergeist
    Ghost
    Physical
    The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.
    Level
    0
    Power
    110
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    5
Showdown appearances
Kasumi The Bold vs. polyope2
Evolutions
Duskull
Duskull
Dusclops
Dusclops
  • Level up: 37
Dusknoir
Dusknoir
Name localizations
German
Zwirrfinst
English (US)
Dusknoir
Spanish (Spain)
Dusknoir
French (France)
Noctunoir
Italian
Dusknoir
Japanese
ヨノワール
Japanese (kana)
ヨノワール
Japanese (romaji)
Yonoir
Korean
야느와르몽
Chinese, Simplified
黑夜魔灵
Chinese, Traditional
黑夜魔靈
Genera localizations
German
Greifer-Pokémon
English (US)
Gripper Pokémon
Spanish (Spain)
Pokémon Grilletes
French (France)
Pokémon Mainpince
Italian
Pokémon Pinza
Japanese
てづかみポケモン
Japanese (kana)
てづかみポケモン
Korean
움켜쥠포켓몬
Chinese, Simplified
抓握宝可梦
Chinese, Traditional
抓握寶可夢
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