Darkrai
#491 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Darkrai
The best moves for Darkrai are Snarl and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Snarl | 13.1 dps |
| Shadow Ball | 33.3 dps |
Defense
| Snarl | 13.1 dps |
| Shadow Ball | 33.3 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Darkrai currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Darkrai Raid Guide
Darkrai has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 5 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Darkrai, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Darkrai is a mythical Dark Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves. Darkrai's strongest moveset is Snarl & Shadow Ball and it has a Max CP of 3,739.
About
"It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon."
Base stats
| Attack | 285 | |
| Defense | 198 | |
| Stamina | 172 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,602 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,136 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,205 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,739 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,671 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,472 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 50.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Best moveset for Darkrai
The best moves for Darkrai are Snarl and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Snarl | 13.1 dps |
| Shadow Ball | 33.3 dps |
Defense
| Snarl | 13.1 dps |
| Shadow Ball | 33.3 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | 10 | 10 | 13.3 |
| Snarl | 12 | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | -16.7 | 32 |
| Shadow Ball | 100 | -16.7 | 33.3 |
| Focus Blast | 140 | -28.6 | 40 |
| Sludge Bomb Elite TM | 80 | -21.7 | 34.8 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Darkrai?
Darkrai is a Dark type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Darkrai are:
- Pheromosa,
- Terrakion,
- Lucario,
- Zacian (Crowned Sword),
- Urshifu (Rapid Strike).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Focus Blast | 100% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 97% |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 95% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 94% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Close Combat | 92% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Bug Buzz | 92% |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 91% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Quick Attack | Play Rough | 89% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Metal Claw | Play Rough | 88% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Close Combat | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Darkrai
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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