Dusk is a Pokémon that appears to be a stylized personification of the Grim Reaper. Duskull is a generation III Ghost-type Pokémon. His body looks like a black robe with two bone-shaped motifs on the back. The Pokémon bears a strange resemblance to the Grim Reaper. Wear a mask that looks like a skull. Duskull’s main weaknesses are Ghost and Dark type Pokémon. In this Pokémon Go guide, we will talk about the best ways and counters to defeat Duskull in the simplest way possible.

Duskull in Pokémon Go

There are a total of 3 Pokémon in the Duskull Pokémon family. Duskull can be evolved into Dusclops using 25 candies and can be further evolved into Dusknoir which costs 100 candies. Duskull is a Ghost-type Pokémon and is vulnerable to Ghost and Darkness moves. His strongest move set is Hex & Return and he owns a Maximum CP of 706.

Skull move set

Pokémon Go Duskull Counters
Image via Niantic

Duskull’s move sets can be divided into two categories which are fast moves and charge moves. His quick moves include Curse and Amazement while his charge moves include Night shadow, threatening wind, And Sneak of shadow. The Duskull’s CP ranges are 364 – 403 (at level 20) And 456 – 504 (at level 25 with increased Fog time).

The best counters for Duskull in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counter against Duskull in Pokémon Go.

  • Gengar (Mega): Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
  • Absol (Mega): Growl, Dark Return
  • Houndoom (mega): Growl, Make It Dark Game
  • Gyarados (Mega): Bite, Crunch Dark
  • Deoxys (Attack): Zen Headbutt, Dark Pulse
  • Charizard (Mega Y): Wing Attack, Blast Burn
  • Darkrai: Fake Attack, Shadow Ball
  • Lazio (Mega): Dragon Breath, psychic
  • Gengar: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
  • Hoopa (unbound): Confusion, Shadow Ball
  • Blastoise (Mega): Bite, Hydro Cannon
  • Chandelure: Curse, Shadow Ball
  • Hydreigon: Bite, brutal swing
  • Giratina (Origin): Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
  • Aerodactyl (Mega): Bite, landslide
  • Charizard (Mega X): Turn fire, Burn explosive
  • Latia (Mega): Zen headline, Indignation
  • Banette: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
  • persecutor: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
  • Weavile: Growl, foul play
  • Manectric (Mega): Thunder Fang, Savage Charge
  • Mewdue: Confusion, Shadow Ball
  • Sharpedo: Bite, crunch
  • Honchkrow: Growl, brave bird
  • Alakazam: Psycho Cut, Shadow Ball
  • Absol: Growl, Dark Pulse
  • Bisharp: Growl, Dark Pulse
  • Pidgeot (Mega): Gust, brave bird
  • Zarude: Bite, Dark Impulse
  • Hoopa (confined): Amaze, Shadow Ball
  • Yveltal: Growl, Dark Pulse
  • Hondom: Growl, foul play
  • Tiranitar: Bite, crunch
  • Mismagius: Damn, Sadow Ball
  • Abomasnow: Powdery snow, Meteorological ball
Pokémon Go Duskull Counters
Image via Niantic

Since Duskull is a level 1 raid boss, he can be taken down quite easily. Trainers can use any powerful generalist Pokémon that can hit hard. Defeating this Pokémon is an easy task for any trainer.

What do you think of our guide on Duskull counters in Pokémon Go? Let us know in the comments below!

Let's talk about "Pokémon Go: best moveset and counter for Duskull" with our community!
Start a new Thread

Philip Owell

Professional blogger, here to bring you new and interesting content every time you visit our blog.