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Dusknoir (Japanese: ヨノワール Yonoir) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Dusclops when traded while holding a Reaper Cloth. It is the final form of Duskull.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Biology

Dusknoir is a primarily black Pokémon that somewhat resembles a cyclops. Its cylindrical head is light gray with a single eye that has a yellow iris and a red pupil. Its eyelid resembles a smiling mouth, with its red eye being a tongue. There is a yellow band near the top of its head, and a short, yellow antenna with a disc-shaped tip extends from on top. Six flat projections extend from the base of its neck and surround its head, resembling an upturned collar. Dusknoir has well-developed arms with two yellow bands near its wrists and large, gray hands. On the front of its torso are two almond-shaped markings, and on its back are two circular markings. Both sets of markings resemble eyes. A yellow band encircles its body, zigzagging along the front and forming a long curve around the back. It has a wispy tail in place of feet.

The antenna on Dusknoir's head allows it to receive transmissions from the spirit world, which tell it to bring people there. Dusknoir usually appears to those who are dead and bring their souls to the afterlife. Because of this, people highly fear Dusknoir. Sometimes, Dusknoir may accidentally take away the souls of those still alive, though this rarely happens. However, the anime has shown it protecting innocent people from being taken to the spirit world. It is unknown if Dusknoir has a will of its own, or if it is forced to follow the bidding of the transmissions it receives. The band on its body can open, similar to a mouth. Dusknoir is capable of using its belly mouth to swallow its target whole. It also uses this ability to take spirits into its body and carry them home or as it travels to unknown places. Dusknoir only consumes spectral essence, leaving only the empty remains of living beings untouched.

Evolution

Dusknoir evolves from Dusclops and is the final form of Duskull.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Game data

NPC appearances

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Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM

By breeding

By a prior evolution

Anime-only moves

Side game data

Evolution data

Dusknoir evolves from Dusclops when traded while holding a Reaper Cloth. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it evolves from Dusclops when exposed to a Reaper Cloth.

Sprites

In the anime

Major appearances

Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, Dusknoir was sent back to the past by Primal Dialga to prevent Team Poképals from changing history.

Other

Dusknoir debuted in Ghoul Daze!, where it tried to protect humans from a ghost girl who was trying to send them to the spirit world. However, Dusknoir was often blamed for the trouble that the girl caused.

In Working on a Right Move!, Conway used a Dusknoir in a battle against Ash during the Lily of the Valley Conference. Using Trick Room, it was able to defeat Noctowl and Donphan before being defeated by Gible, who used a combination of Draco Meteor and Dragon Pulse.

In Celebrating the Hero's Comet!, two Dusknoir were some of the episode's antagonists. They were residents of an unnamed island in the Decolore Islands.

In Breaking Titles at the Chateau!, Farrell's Dusknoir battled Nico's Fletchinder, and after a tough match, it was defeated.

In Reunion at the Ancient Castle!, a Dusknoir appeared under the ownership of Hamber.

Minor appearances

In the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a Dusknoir battled Ash's Pikachu.

In A Midsummer Night's Light!, Jessie pulled a Dusknoir from the Rocket Prize Master.

Pokédex entries

POKÉTOON

A Dusknoir appeared in Help! I've Turned into a Gengar.

In the manga

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Dusknoir appeared in PRV4 as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Lily owned a Dusknoir when she was a member of Team Galactic.

Pocket Monsters DP

Dusknoir appeared in PMDP18 and was hired by Professor Oak to find the Time Gears.

Pokémon Adventures

Dusknoir debuted in All About Arceus II, under the ownership of Hiro. It was seen with its Trainer just after the Ecruteak Gym had been destroyed by Arceus. Later, after the battle with Arceus had ended, it accompanied its Trainer to the Sinjoh Ruins.

A Dusknoir appeared in PASS32.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Mitsumi used Dusknoir to battle Hareta in Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

Dusknoir appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team, where it played the same role as it did in the games.

Pokémon Try Adventure

Dusknoir appeared in TA16.

In the TCG

Trivia

Origin

Dusknoir appears to be a ghostly cyclops. A Japanese one-eyed mountain-dwelling creature named the Yamawaro may also have been the inspiration for this Pokémon. Like Dusclops, due to its round shape and a single eye, it may also be based on the Chōchin-obake, while it guiding lost spirits to the spirit world is similar to the Grim Reaper guiding deceased people to the afterlife. The face on its belly may be based on Jack-o-lanterns. Its ability to receive transmissions from the world of spirits may be based on paranormal explanations for electronic voice phenomena.

Name origin

Dusknoir may be a combination of dusk and noir (French for black).

Yonoir may be a combination of 妖魔 yōma (ghost) or 夜 yoru (night) and noir.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヨノワール Yonoir From 妖魔 yōma, 夜 yoru, and noir French Noctunoir From nocturne and noir Spanish Dusknoir Same as English name German Zwirrfinst From Zwielicht, Irrlicht, and Finsternis Italian Dusknoir Same as English name Korean 야느와르몽 Yaneuwareumong From 야 (夜) ya, noir, and 몽 (夢) mong or monster Mandarin Chinese 黑夜魔靈 / 黑夜魔灵 Hēiyèmólíng* 夜黑魔人 Yèhēimórén* From 黑夜 hēiyè, 魔 mó, and 靈 / 灵 líng From 夜 yè, 黑 hēi, 魔 mó, and 人 rén Cantonese Chinese 黑夜魔靈 Hākyehmōlìhng* 夜黑魔人 Yehhākmōyàhn* From 黑夜 hākyeh, 魔 mō, and 靈 lìhng From 夜 yeh, 黑 hāk, 魔 mō, and 人 yàhn

More languages Hebrew דאסקנואר Dasknoar Transcription of English name Hindi कालरैना Kaalraina From काला kaala and रैना raina/reina Russian Даскнуар Dasknuar Transcription of English name Thai โยนัวร์ Yonua Transcription of Japanese name

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