Dusknoir

ヨノワール · Noctunoir

Comes to those whose lives have come to an end and escorts their souls to the afterlife. Known to mistakenly take the souls of those who yet have life left in them, albeit rarely.

Type: Ghost
Stage: 3 of 3

Category: Gripper Pokémon
Japanese: ヨノワール
Height: 2.2 m
Weight: 106.6 kg
Color: Black
Shape: Arms

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Dusknoir.

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Duskull

Stage 1

Base form

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Dusclops

Stage 2

From Duskull

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Dusknoir

Stage 3

From Dusclops

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 045

/255
Attack 100

/255
Defense 135

/255
Sp. Atk 065

/255
Sp. Def 135

/255
Speed 045

/255

§ III

Best Dusknoir cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 18 cards.

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§ IV

Dusknoir through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

2 cards
Diamond & Pearl era → Sun & Moon era
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02 AY

Ayaka Yoshida

Ayaka Yoshida has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2011, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span Team Up, Lost Thunder, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color palettes, focused compositions, and an energetic, playful mood.

1 card
Black & White era
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03 EY

Eske Yoshinob

Eske Yoshinob has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, spanning the Black & White, XY, and Sword & Shield eras. The work leans into digital, action-forward compositions with focused staging, energetic mood, and vibrant, high-contrast color.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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04 K

kawayoo

kawayoo has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2009 through 2025, spanning Sun & Moon, XY, and Sword & Shield. The work leans into vibrant, contrasting color and action-forward framing, balancing playful energy with clear, character-focused staging.

1 card
Black & White era
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05 KK

Kent Kanetsuna

Kent Kanetsuna is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2021, with artwork appearing across the Diamond & Pearl era and into HeartGold & SoulSilver and Black & White. The work is often digital, colorful, and playful, with clear, focused compositions.

1 card
EX era
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