Stats & Training
Dusknoir's all-in on Defense at the expense of HP. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Defense and Sp. Def EVs and follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.
It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.
Dusknoir Weakness
Ghost and Dark moves hit Dusknoir for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. Dusknoir's overall bulk (45/135/135) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Tyranitar's Crunch hits Dusknoir for 67-79%. Hydreigon deals 66-78% with Dark Pulse.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dusknoir View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit 2x34-41% Crunch 2x67-79% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dusknoir View Jellicent builds →Scald19-23% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dusknoir View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x66-78% Draco Meteor53-63% Fire Blast30-35% Flamethrower24-29% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dusknoir View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x68-80% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Dusknoir doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need a trade to get here from Duskull's line. Breed this form to get Duskull eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Duskull gave Dusknoir the biggest boost in Attack (+60), bringing the total to 525 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dusknoir to get Duskull eggs easily using 45 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Dark Pulse, Destiny Bond, Feint Attack and 6 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Dusknoir Best Moveset
Bulk and offense in one package. Dusknoir runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Shadow Sneak. Spread EVs and the remaining moves make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Dusknoir best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Fire Punch
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Dusknoir misses out on Dark Pulse and Destiny Bond. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Shadow Ball and Hex, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Dusknoir in Black 2 & White 2
Dusknoir can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Duskull from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Dusknoir Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Dusknoir has a 525 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. It works best as an attacker. Shadow Sneak with Leftovers is the standard set.
Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. That's the one you want on Dusknoir. Frisk is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
In Black 2 & White 2, Dusknoir fills the attacker role. It's a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For Black 2 & White 2, Dusknoir has answers, but so do you. Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
Game Availability
Dusknoir has been available in 14 games since Diamond & Pearl, though obtaining it requires a trade evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves