Pokédex - Dusknoir (Black Version)
![[Picture of Dusknoir]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/477.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #477 |
| Height | 2.2 m (7'3") |
| Weight | 106.6 kg (235.0 lb) |
| Type | GHOST |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Dusknoir]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Black |
| Body Form | ![[Form 8]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAi0lEQVQYle2VPQ6AIAxGxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjp29Dg9ggOJMRT7kRhiNHSC8nj8B8fMU5+YO3mHWsfSAokI835WiYL3/qm6kObIGTgA2BDtbWnCahGxO9uApYbzsoFvXr431PAMIXarhmcIsbo6pa3Fa8MV9RUlCkRBM0W+arceeoxrUdCAsT43fpk/qA/4OTv786ApJwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 236 |
| Growth Rate | Fast (max: 800,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 35 |
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 6400 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Kasib Berry (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Defense: 1; Special Defense: 2 |
| Abilities | Pressure |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Dusknoir
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 135 |
| Speed | 45 |
| Special Attack | 65 |
| Special Defense | 135 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Dusknoir - Gripper Pokémon
It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.
French
Noctunoir - Pokémon Mainpince
German
Zwirrfinst - Greifer
Spanish
Dusknoir - Pokémon Grilletes
Italian
Dusknoir - Pokémon Pinza
Japanese
ヨノワール (YONOWAARU) - てづかみポケモン (TedukamiPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Dusknoir Evolves)
- Evolves from Dusclops if traded while holding Reaper Cloth.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Dusknoir)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Punch | FIRE | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abej |
| 1 | Ice Punch | ICE | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abej |
| 1 | ThunderPunch | ELECTRIC | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abej |
| 1 | Gravity | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 101 | 5 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 1 | Bind | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | 100 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 1 | Night Shade | GHOST | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Disable | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcep |
| 6 | Disable | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcep |
| 9 | Foresight | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcep |
| 14 | Astonish | GHOST | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | GHOST | Status | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 22 | Shadow Sneak | GHOST | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 25 | Pursuit | DARK | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 30 | Curse | GHOST | Status | 0 | 101 | 10 | 0 | No particular target | p |
| 33 | Will-O-Wisp | FIRE | Status | 0 | 75 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 37 | Shadow Punch | GHOST | Physical | 60 | 101 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abej |
| 42 | Hex | GHOST | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 49 | Mean Look | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 58 | Payback | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 61 | Future Sight | PSYCHIC | Special | 100 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user |
What moves can Dusknoir learn in Pokémon Black?
Dusknoir can learn the following moves:
Brick Break
- TM31
- TM31 (as Dusclops)
DynamicPunchEmerald: Move Tutor (as Dusclops)
Earthquake
- TM26 (as Dusclops)
- TM26
Focus BlastTM52
Focus Punch
- Before Black/White: TM01 (as Dusclops)
- Before Black/White: TM01
Giga Impact
- TM68
- TM68 (as Dusclops)
Helping HandPokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Duskull)
Hyper Beam
- TM15 (as Dusclops)
- TM15
Mean Look
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 51 (as Dusclops)
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 45 (as Duskull)
- Before Black/White: Level 43
- Before Black/White: Level 43 (as Dusclops)
- Before Black/White: Level 38 (as Duskull)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 49
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 49 (as Dusclops)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 41 (as Duskull)
Mega PunchFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Dusclops)
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Dusclops)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Shadow Punch
- Level 37 (as Dusclops)
- Level 37
Trick
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Dusclops)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Duskull)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Spooky Manor (III) (with Hidden Ability) (as Duskull)