Pokemon Sword and Shield Dusknoir is a Ghost Type Gripper Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ghost, Dark type moves. You can find and catch Dusknoir in Dusty Bowl with a 35% chance to appear during Fog weather. The Max IV Stats of Dusknoir are 45 HP, 100 Attack, 65 SP Attack, 135 Defense, 135 SP Defense, and 45 Speed.


List of Dusknoir Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
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Total | 525 | |
HP | 45 | |
Attack | 100 | |
Defense | 135 | |
Special Attack | 65 | |
Special Defense | 135 | |
Speed | 45 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Dusknoir to have is Sassy, this will increase it's Sp. Def and decrease it's Speed stats.
Dusknoir Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
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Pressure | Normal | |
Frisk | Hidden |
Sword Pokedex Entry
At the bidding of transmissions from the spirit world, it steals people and Pokémon away. No one knows whether it has a will of its own.
Shield Pokedex Entry
With the mouth on its belly, Dusknoir swallows its target whole. The soul is the only thing eaten— Dusknoir disgorges the body before departing.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Dusknoir Evolutions
How do i get Dusknoir's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Pokemon Sword and Shield Duskull evolves into Dusclops when you reach Level 37. Dusclops then evolves into its final evolution Dusknoir with a trade holding Reaper Cloth.
Dusknoir Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Dusknoir?
Dusknoir does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Duskull and evolve it into Dusknoir. A popular spawn location you can find Duskull is in the Dusty Bowl area with a 35% chance to spawn during Fog weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon | Location | Weather | Spawn | Lvl |
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![]() | 35% | 42 - 47 | ||
![]() | 35% | 42 - 47 | ||
![]() | 60% | 33 - 38 | ||
![]() | 5% | 26 - 28 | ||
![]() | 25% | 26 - 29 | ||
![]() | 60% | 26 - 29 | ||
![]() | 50% | 26 - 29 | ||
![]() | 35% | 26 - 29 | ||
![]() | 28% | 26 - 29 | ||
![]() | 15% | 26 - 29 | ||
![]() | 25% | 26 - 29 |
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Dusknoir Raids
Where do i find Dusknoir Raids?
You can find Dusknoir raids in the following locations: Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Dusknoir Weakness
Dusknoir is a Ghost Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Ghost, Dark Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Poison, Bug, Normal, Fighting type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() ![]() |
What pokemon is Dusknoir Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Dusknoir Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Dusknoir Moves List
What moves can Dusknoir learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Dusknoir can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Ghost type +50% STAB damage.
Dusknoir Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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01 | [] Shadow Punch | — | |||||
01 | [] Fire Punch | — | |||||
01 | [] Ice Punch | — | |||||
01 | [] Thunder Punch | — | |||||
01 | [] Gravity | — | |||||
01 | [] Bind | — | |||||
01 | [] Astonish | — | |||||
01 | [] Leer | — | |||||
01 | [] Disable | — | |||||
01 | [] Shadow Sneak | — | |||||
12 | [] Confuse Ray | — | |||||
16 | [] Night Shade | — | |||||
20 | [] Payback | — | |||||
24 | [] Will-O-Wisp | — | |||||
28 | [] Mean Look | — | |||||
32 | [] Hex | — | |||||
36 | [] Curse | — | |||||
42 | [] Shadow Ball | — | |||||
48 | [] Future Sight | — | |||||
54 | [] Destiny Bond | — |
TM Moves Dusknoir can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM00 | Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | |
TM01 | Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | |
TM03 | Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |
TM04 | Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | May freeze opponent. |
TM05 | Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
TM08 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM09 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM22 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
TM23 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM27 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM38 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Burns opponent. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM41 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move. |
TM42 | Revenge | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Power increases if user was hit first. |
TM43 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM44 | Imprison | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Opponent is unable to use moves that the user also knows. |
TM48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM57 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if the user was attacked first. |
TM59 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Power depends on held item. |
TM70 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns. |
TM71 | Wonder Room | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Swaps every Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense for 5 turns. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM77 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition. |
TM81 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
Dusknoir TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
TR05 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TR06 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TR10 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TR11 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TR14 | Metronome | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs almost any move in the game at random. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR33 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TR34 | Future Sight | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Damage occurs 2 turns later. |
TR37 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Opponent can only use moves that attack. |
TR38 | Trick | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Swaps held items with the opponent. |
TR40 | Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | The user swaps Abilities with the opponent. |
TR49 | Calm Mind | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense. |
TR58 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
TR64 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TR83 | Ally Switch | ![]() | Status | — | — | 15 | User switches with opposite teammate. |
TR93 | Darkest Lariat | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Ignores opponent's stat changes. |
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