# Dusknoir - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Dusknoir in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Sneak**: 76.199%
- **Ice Punch**: 40.677%
- **Earthquake**: 39.953%
- **Pain Split**: 29.897%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 29.377%
- **Power-Up Punch**: 20.542%
- **Trick Room**: 17.880%
- **Protect**: 14.766%
- **Sucker Punch**: 14.119%
- **Substitute**: 13.176%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 70.524%
- **Frisk**: 29.476%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 46.705%
- **Life Orb**: 16.859%
- **Assault Vest**: 13.203%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.608%
- **Ghostium Z**: 4.170%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.397%
- **Air Balloon**: 2.763%
- **Choice Band**: 2.497%
- **Other**: 4.798%

## Common Teammates
- **Zapdos**: 19.869%
- **Shedinja**: 11.662%
- **Snorlax**: 9.400%
- **Gallade-Mega**: 9.284%
- **Seismitoad**: 8.539%
- **Goodra**: 8.397%

## FAQ for Dusknoir in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Dusknoir?
Dusknoir is frequently paired with Zapdos, Shedinja, Snorlax, Gallade-Mega. 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 `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 21.522% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dusknoir?
Dusknoir is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (70.524%) and the item **Leftovers** (46.705%).

### 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 ou-1825 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/ou/Dusknoir) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*