What is Dusknoir's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Dusknoir's maximum CP is 2,732 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Dusknoir good in Pokémon GO?

Dusknoir has 180 Attack, 254 Defense, and 128 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Dusknoir be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Dusknoir is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,294 - 1,364 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,617 - 1,706 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,708 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,294 - 1,364 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

970 - 1,023 CP

Dusknoir

#477 · Sinnoh

Ghost

☁️ Fog Boost

Base Stats

Attack 180

Defense 254

Stamina 128

Total: 562

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,732
Generation	Sinnoh (Gen 4)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Dusknoir

Dusknoir is a Ghost-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,732 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Dusknoir has base stats of 180 Attack, 254 Defense, and 128 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 562.

With a strong Defense stat of 254, Dusknoir is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Dusknoir is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Fog weather, Dusknoir receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Dusknoir is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Duskull

#355

→

🍬 25

Dusclops

#356

→

🍬 100

Sinnoh Stone

Dusknoir

#477

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Hex STAB	Ghost	10	+15	8.3	-	-	-
Astonish STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Ominous Wind STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Psychic	Psychic	90	-55	-	90	-55
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	-50	-	80	-50
Poltergeist STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Shadow Punch STAB	Ghost	40	-33	-	40	-35
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	90	-50	-	90	-50
Shadow Ball ELITE STAB	Ghost	100	-55	-	100	-55

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Dusknoir takes increased damage from these types:

Ghost 1.6×

Dark 1.6×

Resistances

Dusknoir takes reduced damage from these types:

Normal 0.391×

Fighting 0.391×

Poison 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Dusknoir

Top Pokémon to use when battling Dusknoir in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
3	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
4	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
5	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
6	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292
7	Hydreigon	Dark Dragon	256	188	211	4,147
8	Lunala	Psychic Ghost	255	191	264	4,625
9	Cursola	Ghost	253	182	155	3,504
10	Gholdengo	Steel Ghost	252	190	202	4,023

🏆 Dusknoir PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	14	13	24	1,498
2	0	11	15	24	1,500
3	0	13	13	24	1,495
4	0	10	15	24	1,497
5	1	11	13	24	1,498
6	1	8	15	24	1,500
7	0	15	12	24	1,496
8	0	12	13	24	1,492
9	0	12	14	24	1,498
10	0	9	15	24	1,495

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	15	15	50	2,500
2	0	14	15	50	2,495
3	1	12	15	50	2,499
4	1	14	14	50	2,500
5	0	13	15	50	2,490
6	2	15	15	49	2,500
7	0	15	14	50	2,491
8	4	15	15	48	2,499
9	1	11	15	50	2,495
10	1	13	14	50	2,495

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Dusknoir IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,047	1,023	1,364	1,706	2,388	2,708
98% (15/15/14)	2,040	1,020	1,360	1,700	2,380	2,698
96% (15/14/15)	2,043	1,021	1,362	1,703	2,384	2,703
93% (14/14/14)	2,026	1,013	1,350	1,688	2,363	2,680
91% (15/13/13)	2,025	1,012	1,350	1,687	2,363	2,679
87% (13/13/13)	2,004	1,002	1,336	1,670	2,338	2,651
82% (12/12/12)	1,983	991	1,322	1,652	2,314	2,623
80% (10/15/15)	1,995	997	1,329	1,662	2,327	2,638
67% (10/10/10)	1,941	970	1,294	1,617	2,265	2,568
0% (0/0/0)	1,737	868	1,158	1,447	2,027	2,298

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Dusknoir with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,708 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,388 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,294 - 1,364 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,617 - 1,706 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,294 - 1,364 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	970 - 1,023 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Dusknoir with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	33	26	2,388
2	2,388	27	2,388
3	2,388	28	2,388
4	2,388	29	2,388
5	322	30	2,047
6	2,388	31	2,388
7	2,388	32	2,388
8	2,388	33	2,388
9	2,388	34	2,388
10	682	35	2,218
11	2,388	36	2,388
12	2,388	37	2,388
13	2,388	38	2,388
14	2,388	39	2,388
15	1,023	40	2,388
16	2,388	41	2,388
17	2,388	42	2,388
18	2,388	43	2,388
19	2,388	44	2,388
20	1,364	45	2,554
21	2,388	46	2,388
22	2,388	47	2,388
23	2,388	48	2,388
24	2,388	49	2,388
25	1,706	50	2,708

📖 Complete Dusknoir Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Dusknoir (#477) is a Ghost-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,732 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Dusknoir can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Dusknoir in 2026.

📊 Dusknoir Stats Analysis

Dusknoir's Attack stat is 180 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Dusknoir to contribute meaningful damage.

With 254 Defense (Elite) and 128 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 562. This gives Dusknoir reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ghost-type Pokémon, Dusknoir's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Dusknoir Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Dusknoir depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Hex (Fast) with Ominous Wind (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Dusknoir has 2 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Dusknoir has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Dusknoir PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Dusknoir can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ghost typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Fighting, Poison-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Dark types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Dusknoir reaches 2,388 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.

Master League

In Master League, Dusknoir faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Dusknoir Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Dusknoir's effectiveness depends on its typing and 180 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Dusknoir use Ghost, Dark-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Dusknoir in Pokémon GO

Dusknoir can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Dusknoir Evolution Guide

Dusknoir is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Duskull (#355)
Dusclops (#356) — 25 Candy
Dusknoir (#477) ← current — 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Dusknoir

Shadow Dusknoir is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Dusknoir's effective Attack becomes ~216. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Dusknoir in Pokémon GO

Shiny Dusknoir is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Dusknoir gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,617 - 1,706 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Dusknoir

Q: What is Dusknoir's max CP?
A: 2,708 CP at Level 50, or 2,388 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Dusknoir good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Dusknoir be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Dusknoir is available.

Q: What is Dusknoir weak to?
A: Ghost, Dark-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Hex + Ominous Wind for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Ghost Ghost-Type 🗺️ Sinnoh 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.