Type matchups
Damage Darkrai takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark type, Darkrai has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 135
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 125
- Total
- 600
Darkrai has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (135) well above Attack (90), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 125 beats 96% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 70 HP, 90 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Darkrai's only ability is Bad Dreams.
How to beat Darkrai
Darkrai takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Iron Valiant hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Urshifu hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Grimmsnarl hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves.
Evolution
Darkrai does not evolve.
Best counters to Darkrai
Other Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Darkrai weak to?
As a Dark type, Darkrai takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
What is Darkrai resistant to?
Darkrai resists Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Darkrai?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Urshifu and Grimmsnarl, which hit Darkrai with super-effective attacks.