Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Memorial Pillar | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Sendoff Spring | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Turnback Cave | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 135
- Sp. Attack
- 65
- Sp. Defense
- 135
- Speed
- 45
Abilities · Pressure
Hidden ability · Frisk
Size · 2.2 m · 106.6 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Dusclops · Trade while holding Reaper Cloth
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Dusknoir
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Punch |
| 1 | Ice Punch |
| 1 | Thunder Punch |
| 1 | Bind |
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Disable |
| 1 | Shadow Sneak |
| 1 | Gravity |
| 1 | Shadow Punch |
| 1 | Astonish |
| 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 |