Competitive Information for Dusknoir [Diamond/Pearl]
Ghost
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a move, that move loses one additional PP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dusknoir? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Dusknoir, an awesome Pokémon boasting Ghost attributes. It's to see Dusknoir show up as a Diamond/Pearl opponent. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Explore the movesets below to see how Dusknoir performs in battles.
Item: Leftovers / Expert Belt
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
- Will-O-Wisp
Dusknoir is a remarkable Physical Tank. It is meant to take a good amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dusknoir last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Pressure, if Dusknoir is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
♦ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Fire Punch
Dusknoir is an interesting Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Dusknoir's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Dusknoir is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig).
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. fails if target is not attacking).
♦ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 6 Spe
Moveset:
- Pain Split
- Rock Slide
- Toxic
- Ice Punch
Dusknoir is an extraordinary Physical Tank. It's goal is to take a considerable amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Dusknoir last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Pressure, if Dusknoir is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dusknoir? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sucker Punch
Dusknoir is a stupendous Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Dusknoir's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Dusknoir is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. fails if target is not attacking).
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Trick Room
Dusknoir is a phenomenal Offensive Trick Room. Life Orb boosts the power of Dusknoir's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Dusknoir is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig).
♦ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. fails if target is not attacking).
♦ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. for 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dusknoir can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Dusknoir.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dusknoir can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Dusknoir
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Snatch, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Dusknoir's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Ominous Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Dusknoir
- Destiny Bond
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Ice Beam
- Ice Punch
- Pain Split
- Protect
- Rest
- Shadow Sneak
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Trick Room
- Will-O-Wisp
Common Effort Values for Dusknoir in Diamond and Pearl
- Adamant Nature ( 252/252/0/0/0/4/ )
- Brave Nature ( 252/252/4/0/0/0/ )
- Optimize Dusknoir's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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