Shadow Ball
Learned at Lv. 45
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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POKÉDEX No. #477
Dusknoir
Gripper Pokémon
The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.
Weak toGhost
Dark
Height2.2 m
Weight106.6 kg
AbilitiesPressure
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack100184–328
- Defense135247–405
- Sp. Atk65121–251
- Sp. Def135247–405
- Speed4585–207
Total525
/ 720
BST525
75 percentile (1025)+93 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Black
Shape
Arms
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Dusclops#356Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #477 |
| Conquest Gallery | #71 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #191 |
| Galar | #137 |
| Hisui | #160 |
| Kitakami | #141 |
| Updated Hoenn | #155 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
236
EV Yield
+1 Defense+2 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Fast
(4x³) / (5)Exp at Lv. 50
100,000
Exp at Lv. 100
800,000
Wild Held Items
Kasib Berry
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Spell Tag
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyGhost
Psychic
Offensive Coverage
Dusknoir's Ghost typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
Bold
+Defense−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 525, Dusknoir plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Defense at 135, while HP (45) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Ghost combination gives Dusknoir 2 resistances, 2 immunities, and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Dusknoir a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Fast experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1, Special Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.2 m
Weight
106.6 kg
TypeGhost
Abilities
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
6,375
Hatch Counter: 25
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Dusknoir?
Dusknoir is a Ghost type Pokémon.
What are Dusknoir's weaknesses?
Dusknoir takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark type moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting type moves.
How does Dusknoir evolve?
Dusknoir is the final form of the Duskull → Dusclops → Dusknoir evolution line.
What are Dusknoir's base stats?
Dusknoir has a base stat total of 525: HP 45, Attack 100, Defense 135, Sp. Atk 65, Sp. Def 135, Speed 45. Its highest stat is Defense (135).
