Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Dusknoir
Say it: DU-skn-oi-r
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Dusknoir is the Gripper Pokémon — Ghost from Duskull → Dusclops → Dusknoir (trade evolve). In Pokémon GO it is a Ghost attacker with Poltergeist from Community Day (or an Elite TM). Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic; Dark hits Ghost hard. Evolve Dusclops via trade, or catch Dusknoir from events.
Say it: DU-skn-oi-r
Dusknoir (#477) is a Ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Duskull. Trainers use it as a Ghost attacker and PvP option with Hex / Astonish + Poltergeist / Shadow Punch / Dynamic Punch / Dark Pulse. Against Dusknoir, lead with Dark (or Ghost). Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Dusknoir is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0477. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Poltergeist (Elite Charged TM if you missed Duskull CD). Hex + Poltergeist is the usual Ghost kit; Dynamic Punch adds Fighting. Shadow Dusknoir is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Dusknoir is your opponent, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 180
- Defense
- 254
- Stamina
- 128
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 2. Dawn Wings Necrozma · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam
- 3. Shadow Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 4. Giratina (Origin) · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Force
- 5. Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Shadow Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 8. Dragapult · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 9. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 10. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 11. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 12. Dusknoir · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 2. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 3. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 4. Drifblim · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 5. Cofagrigus · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Jellicent · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gourgeist · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 8. Spiritomb · beats Ghost
Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball
- 9. Sableye · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Foul Play
- 10. Haunter · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 11. Dusclops · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Punch
- 12. Shuppet · beats Ghost
Feint Attack + Shadow Ball
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Poltergeist is a Duskull Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Hex · Standard
Ghost energy / default
- Astonish · Standard
Ghost alternate
Charged
- Poltergeist · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Ghost nuke
- Shadow Punch · Standard
Ghost alternate
- Dynamic Punch · Standard
Fighting coverage
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark coverage
- Psychic · Standard
Psychic coverage
- Ominous Wind · Standard
Ghost filler
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- hex
- astonish
Charged
- ominous wind
- psychic
- dark pulse
- poltergeist
- shadow punch
- dynamic punch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #305 of 954 · CP 1467
Hex + Poltergeist
- Ultra League · rank #157 of 747 · CP 2495
Hex + Poltergeist
- Master League · rank #343 of 1023 · CP 2700
Hex + Poltergeist
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.