#0477 · Gen 4 · 525 BST

Dusknoir

GhostNone PressureFrisk

A fully-evolved Ghost-type from Generation 4 with an exceptional 135 base Defense. Base Stat Total: 525. Common ability: Pressure.

Base stats

HP 45

Attack 100

Defense 135

Sp. Atk 65

Sp. Def 135

Speed 45

Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature

120/108/139/76/139/58

Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature

152/167/205/128/205/106

Abilities

Pressure

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

Frisk

When it enters a battle, the Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon's held item.

Type effectiveness

Takes 2× damage from

GhostDark

Takes ½× damage from

PoisonBug

Takes 0× damage from

NormalFighting

Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.

About Dusknoir

Dusknoir is a Ghost/None-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with a Base Stat Total of 525. A fully-evolved Ghost-type from Generation 4 with an exceptional 135 base Defense. Base Stat Total: 525. Common ability: Pressure.

Best stat: Defense (135 base)

Dusknoir's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 100 base Attack and 45 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.

Abilities

Pressure
Frisk

How to use Dusknoir competitively

Open the damage calculator with Dusknoir selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Dusknoir appears in the species dropdown. Drop Dusknoir into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.

Pokédex data summary

National Dex #	#0477
Generation	Gen 4
Type	Ghost / None
Abilities	Pressure, Frisk
Base Stat Total	525
HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe	45 / 100 / 135 / 65 / 135 / 45