Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Dusknoir

Dusknoir

Gripper Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dusknoir is a Ghost Type Gripper Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Dusknoir can be found with Pressure as an Ability and has a Fast growth rate with a 1 Defense, 2 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 525 combined Base Stats.

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Dusknoir Stats & Abilities
Dusknoir Evolutions
Dusknoir Locations
Dusknoir Weakness
Dusknoir Best Moves
Dusknoir Level Up Moves
Dusknoir TM Moves
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Dusknoir Stats and Abilities

Based on Dusknoir Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Dusknoir Highest IV Stat is Defense 135 and the Lowest being Speed 45.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	45	200	294
C	Attack	100	184	328
C	Defense	135	247	405
E	Special Attack	65	121	251
C	Special Defense	135	247	405
F	Speed	45	85	207
B	Total	525


Dusknoir	Detail
Best Held Items	Spell Tag Spooky Plate Griseous Orb
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Spell Tag
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Defense, 2 Special Defense
Growth Rate	Fast
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Amorphous
Egg Cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)


Abilities	Description
Pressure Ability 1	Pressure makes any attack targeted at the ability-bearer - regardless of whether it hits - use 2 PP instead of 1.
Frisk Hidden Ability	The Pokémon can check a foe's held item.

How To Evolve Dusknoir in BDSP

Duskull requires (Level 37) to evolve into Dusclops and then (trade holding Reaper Cloth) to evolve into Dusknoir.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Duskull	Level 37 →	Dusclops	trade holding Reaper Cloth →	Dusknoir

Where To Find Dusknoir in BDSP

Dusknoir has 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Dusclops, within the Dazzling Cave location using the Walking method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 224	100 - 20%	Duskull Lv. 23
Route 224	20 - 5%	Dusclops Lv. 53
Stargleam Cavern	Start	Duskull Lv. 16-63
Stargleam Cavern	National	Dusclops Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	Start	Duskull Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Dusclops Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dusknoir Weakness

Dusknoir is a Ghost Type pokemon. This will cause Dusknoir to take More Damage from Ghost, Dark Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Bug, Normal, Fighting Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ghost Dark
0.5x Less Damage	Poison Bug
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Normal Fighting

What pokemon is Dusknoir Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar
S	Darkrai
B	Umbreon
B	Dusknoir
B	Weavile

What pokemon is Dusknoir Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Slaking
S	Regigigas
A	Snorlax
A	Blissey

Best Moves Dusknoir in BDSP

Best Moveset for Dusknoir Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
48	Future Sight	Special	120	100	10	Damage occurs 2 turns later.
42	Shadow Ball	Special	120	100	15	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
1	Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	May burn opponent.
1	Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	May freeze opponent.

Best Moveset for Dusknoir TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Dusknoir Lv Up Moves

Dusknoir TM Moves

Dusknoir Level Up Moves

List of Moves Dusknoir can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Shadow Punch	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
1	Fire Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May burn opponent.
1	Ice Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May freeze opponent.
1	Thunder Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
1	Gravity	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Prevents moves like Fly and Bounce and the Ability Levitate for 5 turns.
1	Bind	Power: 15 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
1	Astonish	Power: 45 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Disable	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
1	Shadow Sneak	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
12	Confuse Ray	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Confuses opponent.
16	Night Shade	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Inflicts damage equal to user's level.
20	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
24	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
28	Mean Look	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Opponent cannot flee or switch.
32	Hex	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition.
36	Curse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
42	Shadow Ball	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
48	Future Sight	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Damage occurs 2 turns later.
54	Destiny Bond	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status If the user faints, the opponent also faints.

Dusknoir TM Moves

List of Moves Dusknoir can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM04	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM29	Psychic	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM41	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM48	Skill Swap	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The user swaps Abilities with the opponent.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM57	Charge Beam	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM66	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM85	Dream Eater	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM92	Trick Room	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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