# Dusknoir - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Dusknoir in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Dusknoir)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Dusknoir
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Pain Split**: 87.177%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 79.501%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 70.465%
- **Poltergeist**: 63.887%
- **Earthquake**: 41.560%
- **Leech Life**: 26.661%
- **Destiny Bond**: 9.721%
- **Haze**: 9.524%
- **Other**: 11.503%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 67.982%
- **Frisk**: 32.018%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 51.943%
- **Kasib Berry**: 19.043%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 18.204%
- **Weakness Policy**: 9.138%
- **Other**: 1.673%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragapult**: 69.680%
- **Gholdengo**: 53.997%
- **Ceruledge**: 53.721%
- **Mimikyu**: 48.631%
- **Flutter Mane**: 43.740%
- **Basculegion-F**: 33.818%

## FAQ for Dusknoir in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Dusknoir?
The most common moves for Dusknoir are Pain Split, Shadow Sneak, Will-O-Wisp, Poltergeist. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Dusknoir?
Dusknoir is frequently paired with Dragapult, Gholdengo, Ceruledge, Mimikyu. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.118% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dusknoir?
Dusknoir is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (67.982%) and the item **Leftovers** (51.943%).

### What is the most common role for Dusknoir?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Dusknoir often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the monotype-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/monotype/Dusknoir) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Dusknoir
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*