# Dusknoir - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 4 OverUsed

> Find the best Dusknoir builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Dusknoir Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 4 OverUsed (`dpp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Dusknoir)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp/Dusknoir
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dpp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Dusknoir.

## Common Moves
- **Ice Punch**: 94.134%
- **Earthquake**: 93.176%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 53.735%
- **Thunder Punch**: 53.543%
- **Trick Room**: 43.588%
- **Brick Break**: 42.629%
- **Other**: 19.195%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Custap Berry**: 50.025%
- **Life Orb**: 40.507%
- **Leftovers**: 7.091%
- **Other**: 2.377%

## Common Teammates
- **Infernape**: 85.358%
- **Bronzong**: 48.174%
- **Shaymin**: 44.320%
- **Skarmory**: 43.550%
- **Tentacruel**: 42.794%
- **Mamoswine**: 42.563%

## FAQ for Dusknoir in dpp-1760

### What are the top moves for Dusknoir?
The most common moves for Dusknoir are Ice Punch, Earthquake, Shadow Sneak, Thunder Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Dusknoir?
Dusknoir is frequently paired with Infernape, Bronzong, Shaymin, Skarmory. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Dusknoir?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Dusknoir?
The top build for Dusknoir features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/4/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 54.625% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dusknoir?
Dusknoir is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Custap Berry** (50.025%).

### What is the most common role for Dusknoir?
Based on common item usage (Custap Berry), Dusknoir often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the dpp-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Dusknoir?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 135 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 135 |
| Speed | 45 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Dusknoir on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Dusknoir) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dpp) - Build teams with Dusknoir
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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