Ultra League PvP guide
Dusknoir (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Dusknoir (Shadow) is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #26. Its recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Dynamic Punch and Shadow Punch.
Ultra League
#26
Strong pick
Type
Ghost
Best Fast Move
Astonish
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,700
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DUSKNOIR (SHADOW)
Is Dusknoir (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dusknoir (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #26.
Dusknoir (Shadow) is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #81.
Dusknoir (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #81 | 87.9 | Astonish, Dynamic Punch, Shadow Punch |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #26 | 90.2 | Astonish, Dynamic Punch, Shadow Punch |
Best Moveset for Dusknoir (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Dusknoir (Shadow) is Astonish with Dynamic Punch and Shadow Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Dusknoir (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Dusknoir (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Astonish → Dynamic Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Astonish → Shadow Punch
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dusknoir (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Dusknoir (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Jellicent789
- Skeledirge760
- Corviknight647
- Empoleon579
- Virizion542
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton353
- Snorlax381
- Feraligatr430
- Florges433
Dusknoir (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Dusknoir (Shadow)'s Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- normal0.391×
- bug0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Dusknoir (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Dusknoir (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Dusknoir (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Resisted
13% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
43% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ratings are shown from Dusknoir (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Dusknoir (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Dusknoir (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Dusknoir (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Dusknoir (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dusknoir (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Dusknoir (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Dusknoir (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Dusknoir (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/13 | 1,498 | 24 | 1,900,768 |
| #2 | 0/11/15 | 1,500 | 24 | 1,899,919 | |
| #3 | 0/13/13 | 1,495 | 24 | 1,893,675 | |
| #4 | 0/10/15 | 1,497 | 24 | 1,892,750 | |
| #5 | 1/11/13 | 1,498 | 24 | 1,889,932 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,492 | 50 | 4,102,747 |
| #2 | 1/13/15 | 2,497 | 50 | 4,094,867 | |
| #3 | 1/15/14 | 2,497 | 50 | 4,091,161 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,488 | 50 | 4,087,495 | |
| #5 | 1/12/15 | 2,492 | 50 | 4,079,531 |
Dusknoir (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Dusknoir (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Dusknoir (Shadow) 0/14/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 117.8
- Defense
- 175.4
- HP
- 92
Ultra League
Dusknoir (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,492
- Attack
- 151.3
- Defense
- 226
- HP
- 120
Dusknoir (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Dusknoir (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #198
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #166
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Ultra League #195
Same Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #278
Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #245
Same Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Great League #670
More PoGoCoach tools
Dusknoir (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Dusknoir (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dusknoir (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Dynamic Punch and Shadow Punch.
Is Dusknoir (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dusknoir (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #26.
What counters Dusknoir (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Snorlax and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Dusknoir (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Dusknoir (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Dusknoir (Shadow) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).