Pokemon Legends Arceus Dusknoir is a Ghost Type Gripper Pokémon with a Fast growth rate and a 1 Defense, 2 Special Defense EV Yield. Dusknoir can be found with Pressure as an Ability; we recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 525 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
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).
Rank | Stat | Value |
---|---|---|
F | HP | 45 |
B | Attack | 100 |
A | Defense | 135 |
D | Special Attack | 65 |
A | Special Defense | 135 |
F | Speed | 45 |
B | Total | 525 |
Dusknoir | Detail |
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Best Nature | Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 40% Seed of Mastery ![]() |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Pressure Pressure makes any attack targeted at the ability-bearer - regardless of whether it hits - use 2 PP instead of 1. |
Hidden Ability | Frisk The Pokémon can check a foe's held item. |
How To Evolve Dusknoir in Pokemon Legends Arceus
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 | |||
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Duskull ![]() | Level 37 → | Dusclops ![]() | trade holding Reaper Cloth![]() → | Dusknoir ![]() |
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Duskull | 295 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 90 | 90 | 25 |
Stat Change | +160 | +20 | +30 | +30 | +40 | +40 | +0 |
![]() Dusclops | 455 | 40 | 70 | 60 | 130 | 130 | 25 |
Stat Change | +70 | +5 | +30 | +5 | +5 | +5 | +20 |
![]() Dusknoir | 525 | 45 | 100 | 65 | 135 | 135 | 45 |

Alpha Dusknoir Locations
List of Locations you can find Alpha Dusknoir in PLA.

Lv. | Location | Description |
---|---|---|
65 | Cobalt Coastlands | Deadwood Haunt |

Where To Find Dusknoir Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Dusknoir in PLA.
Dusknoir has 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 35 - 48 Dusknoir, within the Sacred Plaza location via Space-Time Distortions.



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Duskull Lv. 20 - 36 | On Land Very Rare ![]() | |
![]() Dusclops Lv. 20 - 62 | On Land Common ![]() | |
![]() Duskull Lv. 24 - 36 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Dusclops Lv. 24 - 50 | On Land Very Common ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Duskull Lv. 29 - 32 | On Land Very Common ![]() | |
![]() Dusclops Lv. 29 - 40 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Duskull Lv. 33 - 35 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Dusclops Lv. 37 - 39 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Dusclops Lv. 35 - 40 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Dusclops Lv. 35 - 40 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Dusclops Lv. 35 - 40 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Dusknoir Lv. 35 - 48 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Dusknoir Lv. 35 - 48 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Dusknoir Lv. 35 - 48 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() |

Pokemon LA 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.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() ![]() |
What pokemon is Dusknoir Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Dusknoir Strong Against?

How To Complete Dusknoir Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number caught | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Number of alpha specimens caught | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
Number defeated | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Dark-type moves | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Times you have seen it use Dark Pulse | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you have seen it use Shadow Ball | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Times you've seen it use a strong style move | 1 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 70 |

Best Dusknoir Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Dusknoir Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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43 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
25 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
18 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
34 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
Dusknoir Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Dusknoir can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (10) | Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. | |
6 (15) | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. | |
11 (20) | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition. | |
18 (28) | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. | |
25 (35) | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
34 (45) | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
43 (54) | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
Dusknoir Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Dusknoir can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() May raise all user's stats at once. | |
Power: - Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() The user swaps its offensive and defensive stats. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May freeze opponent. | |
Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May raise user's Special Attack. | |
Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S | ![]() Giratina Origin | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 150 | 120 | 120 | 100 | 100 | 90 |
S | ![]() Giratina Altered | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 150 | 100 | 100 | 120 | 120 | 90 |
A | ![]() Hisuian Typhlosion | ![]() ![]() | 534 | 73 | 84 | 119 | 78 | 85 | 95 |
A | ![]() Basculegion | ![]() ![]() | 530 | 120 | 112 | 80 | 65 | 75 | 78 |
B | ![]() Dusknoir | ![]() | 525 | 45 | 100 | 65 | 135 | 135 | 45 |







































