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Darkrai is a Dark-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Darkrai’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Darkrai guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Darkrai is a Dark-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Darkrai can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Darkrai performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Darkrai, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Darkrai
National Dex
#0491
Type
Dark
Species
Pitch-Black Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
111.3 lbs / 50.5 kg
50.5 kg
Abilities
Bad Dreams
Darkrai has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Darkrai’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Dark Void is one of Darkrai’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Dark Pulse is one of Darkrai’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Nasty Plot is one of Darkrai’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Sludge Bomb is one of Darkrai’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Ice Beam is one of Darkrai’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Focus Blast is one of Darkrai’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Hypnosis is one of Darkrai’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Dream Eater is one of Darkrai’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Darkrai’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Darkrai is a Dark-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Dark
Weaknesses
Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Resistances
Ghost, Dark
Immunity
Psychic
Darkrai’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Bad Dreams gives Darkrai an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Darkrai evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Darkrai’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Darkrai had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Darkrai |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Darkrai |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Darkrai |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Darkrai had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Darkrai |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Newmoon Island through the Member Card event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Newmoon Island through the Member Card event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Newmoon Island through the Member Card event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Darkrai |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Darkrai |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Darkrai |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Darkrai |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Newmoon Island through the Member Card event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Newmoon Island through the Member Card event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Clamberclaw Cliffs during The Darksome Nightmare request when the save-data condition is met. |
| Game | Where to Find Darkrai |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Darkrai |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Darkrai. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Darkrai is a Dark-type Pokemon.
Darkrai is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.
Darkrai does not evolve.
Darkrai’s abilities are Bad Dreams.
Darkrai’s best moves often include Dark Void, Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot, Sludge Bomb, Ice Beam, Focus Blast, Hypnosis, Dream Eater.
Darkrai can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Darkrai availability changes by game.
Not available in this game.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Darkrai.
Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
Pokemon Legends Z-A rows should receive human review before publishing if TGH requires exact spawn verification beyond the current availability/location guides.
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