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Shadow Dusknoir

Shadow Dusknoir (Shadow)Ghost
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Shadow Dusknoir is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Dusknoir is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,388 CP and is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Hex / Shadow Ball. It is boosted by Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Dusknoir Stats and Max CP

180 ATK
254 DEF
128 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2700 CP
Lvl 40
2388 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1706 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1364 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1023 CP

Shadow Dusknoir's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Dusknoir PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Dusknoir is a Ghost-type Shadow Pokémon and the final form of the three-stage Duskull line. Dusknoir is a primarily defensive Pokémon, but in raids you want offensive Pokémon that can deal a lot of damage in a short amount of time. Nevertheless, while Shadow Dusknoir is by no means a good raid attacker, it’s not completely unusable either. So you could put it in your team if you’re lacking in viable Ghost-type options.

As a Ghost-type raid attacker, Shadow Dusknoir is strong against other Ghosts and Psychic-type Pokémon, it also double resists Normal and Fighting-type attacks and single-resists Poison and Bug-type attacks.

Shadow Dusknoir PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Dusknoir has an interesting place in the Great League. In terms of pure stat product, its pre-evolution Duskull actually ranks higher than it and has quite spammy charged attacks as well. But a case can be made to use Dusknoir instead, and especially Shadow Dusknoir. In exchange for a lower defense than Dusclops, Dusknoir can do more damage with its stats and selection of attacks. As such, despite the fact that Duskull might perform better in terms of sheer number of wins and performance, Shadow Dusknoir does have some notable wins against meta Pokémon that Dusclops can’t win against, such as Galarian Corsola. As such, Dusknoir might be actually worth building for the Great League depending on your team composition and needs.

🟡 Ultra League

With no Dusclops to contend with, Shadow Dusknoir might be the premier choice for the position of desirable Ghost-type in the Ultra League. It reaches far higher stats, can dish out solid fast attack pressure and can even spam charged attacks pretty reliably too. Overall, a fantastic pick for the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

At 2700 max CP, Dusclops is far too weak for the legendary-dominated Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GhostGhost-type
#55
Great LeagueGreat League
#81
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#26

Shadow Dusknoir Type Chart

Shadow Dusknoir takes increased damage from:Shadow Dusknoir takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%

Shadow Dusknoir takes reduced damage from:Shadow Dusknoir takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
BugBug62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Dusknoir best moveset

Moves

Hex + Shadow Ball

Ghost
GhostHex
GhostShadow Ball
Shadow Dusknoir's best Ghost-type moveset is Hex / Shadow Ball, with 12.79 DPS and 215.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Shadow Dusknoir ranks #55 (B Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
1.GhostHexGhostShadow Ball11.1712.79215.8
2.GhostAstonishGhostShadow Ball10.8512.42209.5
3.GhostHexGhostPoltergeist9.7311.14187.9
4.GhostHexPsychicPsychic9.4410.82182.5
5.GhostHexFightingDynamic Punch9.4410.82182.5
6.GhostAstonishGhostPoltergeist9.3010.66179.8
7.GhostAstonishPsychicPsychic9.1210.45176.3
8.GhostAstonishFightingDynamic Punch9.0910.42175.7
1–8 of 16

Fast Attacks

  • GhostAstonish7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Astonish
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage12
    Energy10

    Effects
    Astonish has no special effects.
    See Astonish details page ↗
  • GhostHex8131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hex
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage8
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13

    Effects
    Hex has no special effects.
    See Hex details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkDark Pulse80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • FightingDynamic Punch85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dynamic Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.0s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dynamic Punch has no special effects.
    See Dynamic Punch details page ↗
  • GhostPoltergeist1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poltergeist
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.7s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy75

    Effects
    Poltergeist has no special effects.
    See Poltergeist details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Punch35331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Shadow Punch has no special effects.
    See Shadow Punch details page ↗
  • GhostOminous Wind55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ominous Wind
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage45
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Ominous Wind details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball *100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic95503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Dusknoir's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Dusknoir's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Dusknoir has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Dusknoir CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Dusknoir reaches a maximum of 2,388 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,239–1,364 CP, rising to 1,548–1,706 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 970–1,023 CP.

Max CPMax CP2388 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch970 CP - 1023 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1294 CP - 1364 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1239 CP - 1364 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1548 CP - 1706 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Dusknoir Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
133 CP2105 CP3177 CP
4250 CP5322 CP6394 CP
7466 CP8538 CP9610 CP
10682 CP11750 CP12819 CP
13887 CP14955 CP151023 CP
161092 CP171160 CP181228 CP
191296 CP201364 CP211433 CP
221501 CP231569 CP241637 CP
251706 CP261774 CP271842 CP
281911 CP291979 CP302047 CP
312081 CP322115 CP332149 CP
342184 CP352218 CP362252 CP
372286 CP382320 CP392354 CP
402388 CP412419 CP422449 CP
432480 CP442511 CP452542 CP
462573 CP472604 CP482636 CP
492668 CP502700 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#477
Height2.2 m
Weight106.6 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate5%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
DuskullDuskull
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
DusclopsDusclops
DusclopsDusclops
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Item: Sinnoh Stone
DusknoirDusknoir
  • Duskull evolves into Dusclops which costs 25 Candy.
  • Dusclops evolves into Dusknoir which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.
How to purify Shadow Dusknoir
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Dusknoir

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Dusknoir's Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Dusknoir.

Ghost Ghost

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Dusknoir Candy360 Shadow Dusknoir Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Dusknoir Candy12 Shadow Dusknoir Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Dusknoir Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Dusknoir Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Dusknoir Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Dusknoir Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Dusknoir Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Dusknoir Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Dusknoir Candy-

Shadow Dusknoir Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Dusknoir from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Dusknoir in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Dusknoir family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Dusknoir in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

DuskullDuskull
DusclopsDusclops
DusknoirDusknoir
Shadow Duskull (Shadow)Shadow Duskull
Shadow Dusclops (Shadow)Shadow Dusclops
Shadow Dusknoir (Shadow)Shadow Dusknoir

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Dusknoir

Shadow Dusknoir high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Dusknoir. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Dusknoir Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Dusknoir Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
Diamond, PearlThe antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.
HeartGold, SoulSilverThis feared Pokémon is said to travel to worlds unknown. Some even believe that it takes lost spirits along with it.
X, Omega RubyIt is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.
Y, Alpha SapphireThe antenna on its head captures radio waves from the world of spirits that command it to take people there.
SwordAt 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.
ShieldWith the mouth on its belly, Dusknoir swallows its target whole. The soul is the only thing eaten— Dusknoir disgorges the body before departing.
Legends: ArceusComes to those whose lives have come to an end and escorts their souls to the afterlife. Known to mistakenly take the souls of those who yet have life left in them, albeit rarely.

List of Shadow Dusknoir costumes

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A list of Shadow Dusknoir costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Dusknoir’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Shadow Dusknoir is weak to Dark and Ghost-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Dusknoir in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Dusknoir in Pokémon GO are Hex and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.793 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 215.8.

How does Shadow Dusknoir perform in Raids?

Shadow Dusknoir's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Dusknoir rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Shadow Dusknoir is a B-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #55 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Dusknoir?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Dusknoir: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

What is Shadow Dusknoir’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Dusknoir’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2388 CP and 2700 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Dusknoir be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Dusknoir can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Dusknoir Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Dusknoir cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.