Dusknoir (Pokémon)

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Dusknoir Gripper Pokémon ヨノワール Yonoir #477 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ghost Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure Cacophony Cacophony Frisk Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Amorphous Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 7'03" 2.2 m Dusknoir 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 235.0 lbs. 106.6 kg Dusknoir 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 210 Gen. IV Unknown IV 236 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 3 Dusknoir 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Dusknoir (Japanese: ヨノワール Yonoir) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Dusclops when traded holding a Reaper Cloth. It is the final form of Duskull.

Biology

Dusknoir is a primarily black Pokémon somewhat resembling a cyclops. Its cylindrical head is light gray with a single eye that has a yellow iris and a red pupil. There is a yellow band near the top of its head, and a short, yellow antenna with a disc-shaped tip extends from on top. Six flat projections extend from the base of its neck and surround its head, resembling an upturned collar. Dusknoir has well-developed arms with two yellow bands near its wrists and large, gray hands. On the front of its torso are two almond-shaped marking, and on its back are two circular markings. Both sets of markings resemble eyes. A yellow band encircles its body, zigzagging along the front and forming a long curve around the back. It has a wispy tail in place of feet.

The antenna on Dusknoir's head allows it to receive transmissions from the spirit world, which tell it to bring people there. However, the anime has also shown it protecting people from being taken to the spirit world. The band on its body can open, similar to a mouth. It uses this ability to take spirits into its body and carry them home or as it travels to unknown places.

In the anime

Dusknoir in the anime

Major appearances

Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

Dusknoir appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, where he was sent back to the past by Primal Dialga to prevent Team Poképals from changing history.

Other

Dusknoir debuted in Ghoul Daze!, where it tried to protect humans from a ghost girl who was trying to send them to the spirit world. However, Dusknoir was often blamed for the trouble that the girl caused.

Conway's Dusknoir appeared in Working on a Right Move!, where it was used in a battle against Ash during the Lily of the Valley Conference. Using Trick Room, Dusknoir was able to defeat Noctowl and Donphan before being defeated by Gible, who used a combination of Draco Meteor and Dragon Pulse.

Two Dusknoir appeared in Celebrating the Hero's Comet! as some of the episode's antagonists. They were residents of an unnamed island in the Decolore Islands.

A Dusknoir appeared in Breaking Titles at the Chateau!, under the ownership of Farrell. It battled Nico's Fletchinder, and after a tough match, it was defeated.

Minor appearances

A Dusknoir appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where it was seen battling against Ash's Pikachu.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP090 Dusknoir Dawn's Pokédex Dusknoir, the Gripper Pokémon. It receives electrical waves from the spirit world with its antenna and is said to take people to the spirit world as well.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY020 Dusknoir Serena's Pokédex Dusknoir, the Gripper Pokémon. Dusknoir is said to travel between the human and spirit worlds.

In the manga

Dusknoir in Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Dusknoir in Pokémon Adventures

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga

A Dusknoir appeared in Mission Complete as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Lily owned a Dusknoir when she was a member of Team Galactic.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Dusknoir debuted in All About Arceus II, where it was under the ownership of Hiro. It arrived with its Trainer just after the Ecruteak Gym had been destroyed by Arceus. Later when the battle with Arceus had ended, it accompanied its Trainer at the Sinjoh Ruins where Hiro reveals that he plans making a show for children called Proteam Omega.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Mitsumi used Dusknoir to battle Hareta in Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga

Main article: Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

Dusknoir appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team where it played the same role as it did in the games.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

Dusknoir appeared in PMDP18 and was hired by Professor Oak to find the Time Gears.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

Dusknoir appeared in TA16.

In the TCG

Main article: Dusknoir (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Dusknoir is a major character in the main story line where he travels to the present from the future to hunt down Grovyle and the player to prevent them from changing the future. He also stars in the Special Episode In the Future of Darkness.
• Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Dusknoir is used by Blake Hall to thwart the player.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: The same Dusknoir from Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky appears as a recruitable character after completing his request via the Connection Orb.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh Pt: #191 Johto #— Diamond The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there. Pearl Platinum It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home. HeartGold This feared Pokémon is said to travel to worlds unknown. Some even believe that it takes lost spirits along with it. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home. White Black 2 It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #155 X It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home. Y The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there. Omega Ruby It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home. Alpha Sapphire The antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #137 Sword 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 With the mouth on its belly, Dusknoir swallows its target whole. The soul is the only thing eaten— Dusknoir disgorges the body before departing.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Dusclops Platinum Evolve Dusclops HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Dusclops
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Evolve Dusclops Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Dusclops
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Spacial Rift (B14-B15, Deep Spacial Rift B1-B4), Sky Stairway (49F)* MD Sky Spacial Rift (B14F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B4F), Sky Stairway (49F)* Ranger: SoA Hippowdon Temple Rumble Eternal Tower PokéPark Wii Haunted Zone Ranger: GS Noir Forest, Dark Temple, Light Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Hauntyard: World Axle - B1F, Everspring Valley, All* Conquest Evolve Dusclops Rumble U Flower Garden: Festival on Mount Moon, Entranceway: A Fateful Showdown! (Reward)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sky-High Ruins: Stage 1 Shuffle Event: Dusknoir Descends! Event: Dusknoir Returns! Event: Dusknoir Appears Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Third release) Rumble World Legend Terrain: Tomb of Nightmares (Back Boss)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 525	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 16/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical 06060 00——% 20 011 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 011 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100100% 15 011 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15 011 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 5 011 Bind Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 100100% 30 1212 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 1616 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100100% 15 2020 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 2424 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 08585% 15 2828 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 3232 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10 3636 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00——% 10 4242 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100100% 15 4848 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 5454 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000— 00——% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dusknoir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dusknoir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM38 TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM71 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM77 TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR14 TR14 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR34 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR93 TR93 Darkest Lariat Dark Physical 08585 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dusknoir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dusknoir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Grudge Ghost Status — —% 5 Haze Ice Status — —% 30 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dusknoir in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Dusknoir in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dusknoir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dusknoir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dusknoir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dusknoir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dusknoir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dusknoir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Rapid Spin	Normal	Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ghost Poké Assist: Ghost Field move: (Psy Power ×3) Browser entry R-192 It protects itself with a ghostly fire. It attacks with eerie orbs.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Ghost Poké Assist: (present) Ghost Field move: (present) (Psy Power ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Ghost Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry R-150/N-198 It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Dusknoir returns to the Haunted House in the Haunted Zone when the bell rings at nightfall. He is the Attraction Chief of Dusknoir's Speed Slam
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He lived in a mansion with Duskull in the past. He was like a boss to Duskull.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Shadow Ball Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Frighten Ability 2: Interference Ability 3: Black Hole Defense: ★★★★★ Speed: ★★ Evolves from Dusclops after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment, while its own Warrior is equipped with a Reaper Cloth Range: 2 Perfect Links: Ittetsu and Morinari
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ghost Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Ghost Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #324 Last-Ditch Effort Increases damage when things are looking desperate. Swappable Skill(s): Sleep Combo
Pokémon GO Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 180 Base Defense: 254 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Hex, Astonish Charged Attacks: Ominous Wind, Psychic, Dark Pulse

Evolution

Unevolved Duskull  Ghost

Level 37 →

First evolution Dusclops  Ghost

Trade holding Reaper Cloth →

Second evolution Dusknoir  Ghost

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Dusknoir images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Dusknoir appears to be a ghostly cyclops. A Japanese one-eyed mountain-dwelling creature named the Yamawarawa may also have been the inspiration for this Pokémon. Like Dusclops, due to its rotund shape and single eye, it may also be based on the Chōchin-obake. Its ability to receive transmissions from the world of spirits may be based on paranormal explanations for electronic voice phenomena.

Name origin

Dusknoir is a combination of dusk and noir (French for black).

Yonoir is a combination of 妖魔 yōma (ghost) or 夜 yoru (night) and noir.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヨノワール Yonoir From 妖魔 yōma, 夜 yoru, and noir French Noctunoir From nocturne and noir Spanish Dusknoir Same as English name German Zwirrfinst From Zwielicht, Irrlicht, and Finsternis Italian Dusknoir Same as English name Korean 야느와르몽 Yaneuwareumong From 야 (夜) ya, noir, and 몽 (夢) mong or monster Mandarin Chinese 夜黑魔人 Yèhēimórén Literally "Night sorcerer" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hebrew דאסקנואר Dasknoar Transcription of English name Russian Даскнуар Dasknuar Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

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