# Dusknoir - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 15

> Find the best Dusknoir builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Dusknoir Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **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/vgc2015/Dusknoir)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Dusknoir
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Trick Room**: 98.962%
- **Night Shade**: 50.047%
- **Gravity**: 49.262%
- **Skill Swap**: 43.674%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 33.548%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 31.520%
- **Pain Split**: 19.909%
- **Fire Punch**: 17.657%
- **Rock Slide**: 14.592%
- **Psych Up**: 7.052%

## Common Abilities
- **Frisk**: 85.566%
- **Pressure**: 14.434%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 47.302%
- **Mental Herb**: 17.902%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 9.275%
- **Lum Berry**: 9.253%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 6.390%
- **Life Orb**: 5.731%
- **Other**: 4.148%

## Common Teammates
- **Abomasnow-Mega**: 48.565%
- **Smeargle**: 48.233%
- **Marowak**: 45.563%
- **Camerupt-Mega**: 44.951%
- **Musharna**: 43.859%
- **Togekiss**: 20.919%

## FAQ for Dusknoir in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Dusknoir?
The most common moves for Dusknoir are Trick Room, Night Shade, Gravity, Skill Swap. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Dusknoir?
Dusknoir is frequently paired with Abomasnow-Mega, Smeargle, Marowak, Camerupt-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Dusknoir weak to and resistant against?
Dusknoir is weak to Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x).

### 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 **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 43.672% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dusknoir?
Dusknoir is most effectively run with the ability **Frisk** (85.566%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (47.302%).

### What is the most common role for Dusknoir?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Dusknoir often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Dusknoir) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Dusknoir
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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