#491 Darkrai

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
Gen IX Dex Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex Gen VI Dex Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Darkrai Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
Picture
Normal SpriteShiny Sprite
Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Darkrai
Japan: Darkrai
ダークライ
French: Darkrai
German: Darkrai
Korean: 다크라이
National: #491
Alola: #---
Melemele: #---
Akala: #---
Ula'ula: #---
Poni: #---
Darkrai is Genderless Dark-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Pitch-Black Pokémon 4'11"
1.5m
111.3lbs
50.5kg
330,720
Abilities: Bad Dreams
Bad Dreams: Reduces the HP of sleeping opposing Pokémon.
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned S.O.S. Calling
1,250,000 Points
Slow
0 1 Speed Point(s)
2 Sp. Attack Point(s)
Not Wild

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *1 *1 *1 *0 *2 *1 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *1 *2
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
  Darkrai cannot breed
Evolutionary Chain
Darkrai

Locations

Sun Transfer required
Moon Transfer required
Ultra Sun Transfer required
Ultra Moon Transfer required

Attacks


Generation VII Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Ominous Wind Ominous Wind - Ghost-type Ominous Wind: Special Move 60 100 5 10
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Disable Disable - Normal-type Disable: Other Move -- 100 20 --
For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
11 Quick Attack Quick Attack - Normal-type Quick Attack: Physical Move 40 100 30 --
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
20 Hypnosis Hypnosis - Psychic-type Hypnosis: Other Move -- 60 20 --
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
29 Feint Attack Feint Attack - Dark-type Feint Attack: Physical Move 60 -- 20 --
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
38 Nightmare Nightmare - Ghost-type Nightmare: Other Move -- 100 15 --
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
47 Double Team Double Team - Normal-type Double Team: Other Move -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
57 Haze Haze - Ice-type Haze: Other Move -- -- 30 --
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
66 Dark Void Dark Void - Dark-type Dark Void: Other Move -- 50 10 --
Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.
75 Nasty Plot Nasty Plot - Dark-type Nasty Plot: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.
84 Dream Eater Dream Eater - Psychic-type Dream Eater: Special Move 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.
93 Dark Pulse Dark Pulse - Dark-type Dark Pulse: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

TM & HM Attacks

TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM04 Calm Mind Calm Mind - Psychic-type Calm Mind: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
TM06 Toxic Toxic - Poison-type Toxic: Other Move -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power Hidden Power - Normal-type Hidden Power: Special Move 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day - Fire-type Sunny Day: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM12 Taunt Taunt - Dark-type Taunt: Other Move -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM13 Ice Beam Ice Beam - Ice-type Ice Beam: Special Move 90 100 10 10
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM14 Blizzard Blizzard - Ice-type Blizzard: Special Move 110 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam - Normal-type Hyper Beam: Special Move 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM17 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- -- 10 --
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance Rain Dance - Water-type Rain Dance: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21 Frustration Frustration - Normal-type Frustration: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24 Thunderbolt Thunderbolt - Electric-type Thunderbolt: Special Move 90 100 15 10
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25 Thunder Thunder - Electric-type Thunder: Special Move 110 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27 Return Return - Normal-type Return: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29 Psychic Psychic - Psychic-type Psychic: Special Move 90 100 10 10
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM30 Shadow Ball Shadow Ball - Ghost-type Shadow Ball: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM31 Brick Break Brick Break - Fighting-type Brick Break: Physical Move 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team Double Team - Normal-type Double Team: Other Move -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36 Sludge Bomb Sludge Bomb - Poison-type Sludge Bomb: Special Move 90 100 10 30
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Tomb - Rock-type Rock Tomb: Physical Move 60 95 15 100
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM40 Aerial Ace Aerial Ace - Flying-type Aerial Ace: Physical Move 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM41 Torment Torment - Dark-type Torment: Other Move -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM46 Thief Thief - Dark-type Thief: Physical Move 60 100 25 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM52 Focus Blast Focus Blast - Fighting-type Focus Blast: Special Move 120 70 5 10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM56 Fling Fling - Dark-type Fling: Physical Move ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
TM57 Charge Beam Charge Beam - Electric-type Charge Beam: Special Move 50 90 10 70
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM61 Will-O-Wisp Will-O-Wisp - Fire-type Will-O-Wisp: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.
TM63 Embargo Embargo - Dark-type Embargo: Other Move -- 100 15 --
This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
TM65 Shadow Claw Shadow Claw - Ghost-type Shadow Claw: Physical Move 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM66 Payback Payback - Dark-type Payback: Physical Move 50 100 10 --
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM68 Giga Impact Giga Impact - Normal-type Giga Impact: Physical Move 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM73 Thunder Wave Thunder Wave - Electric-type Thunder Wave: Other Move -- 90 20 --
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
TM75 Swords Dance Swords Dance - Normal-type Swords Dance: Other Move -- -- 20 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM77 Psych Up Psych Up - Normal-type Psych Up: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Slide - Rock-type Rock Slide: Physical Move 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM81 X-Scissor X-Scissor - Bug-type X-Scissor: Physical Move 80 100 15 --
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM84 Poison Jab Poison Jab - Poison-type Poison Jab: Physical Move 80 100 20 30
The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
TM85 Dream Eater Dream Eater - Psychic-type Dream Eater: Special Move 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.
TM87 Swagger Swagger - Normal-type Swagger: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM95 Snarl Snarl - Dark-type Snarl: Special Move 55 95 15 100
The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Pulse - Dark-type Dark Pulse: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
TM100 Confide Confide - Normal-type Confide: Other Move -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Foul PlayFoul Play - Dark-typeFoul Play: Physical Move9510015--
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the move's power.
Last ResortLast Resort - Normal-typeLast Resort: Physical Move1401005--
This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Icy WindIcy Wind - Ice-typeIcy Wind: Special Move559515100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
SnoreSnore - Normal-typeSnore: Special Move501001530
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Knock OffKnock Off - Dark-typeKnock Off: Physical Move6510020--
The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Drain PunchDrain Punch - Fighting-typeDrain Punch: Physical Move7510010--
An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Focus PunchFocus Punch - Fighting-typeFocus Punch: Physical Move15010020--
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Shock WaveShock Wave - Electric-typeShock Wave: Special Move60--20--
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
SpiteSpite - Ghost-typeSpite: Other Move--10010--
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
TrickTrick - Psychic-typeTrick: Other Move--10010--
The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
Wonder RoomWonder Room - Psychic-typeWonder Room: Other Move----10--
The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.
SnatchSnatch - Dark-typeSnatch: Other Move----10--
The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.
Throat ChopThroat Chop - Dark-typeThroat Chop: Physical Move8010015100
The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Usable Z Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Breakneck Blitz Breakneck Blitz - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 200(Phy)/200(Spe) -- 1 --
The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
All-Out Pummeling All-Out Pummeling - Fighting-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 200(Phy)/190(Spe) -- 1 --
The user rams an energy orb created by its Z-Power into the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Supersonic Skystrike Supersonic Skystrike - Flying-type Physical Move 120 -- 1 --
The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Acid Downpour Acid Downpour - Poison-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 160(Phy)/175(Spe) -- 1 --
The user creates a poisonous swamp using its Z-Power and sinks the target into it at full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Continental Crush Continental Crush - Rock-type Physical Move 140 -- 1 --
The user summons a huge rock mountain using its Z-Power and drops it onto the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Savage Spin-Out Savage Spin-Out - Bug-type Physical Move 160 -- 1 --
The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Never-Ending Nightmare Never-Ending Nightmare - Ghost-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 140(Phy)/160(Spe) -- 1 --
Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Gigavolt Havoc Gigavolt Havoc - Electric-type Special Move 185 -- 1 --
The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Shattered Psyche Shattered Psyche - Psychic-type Special Move 180 -- 1 --
The user controls the target with its Z-Power and hurts the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Subzero Slammer Subzero Slammer - Ice-type Special Move 185 -- 1 --
The user dramatically drops the temperature using its Z-Power and freezes the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Black Hole Eclipse Black Hole Eclipse - Dark-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 175(Phy)/160(Spe) -- 1 --
The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move.

Usable Z Moves (Transfer Only/Improved)

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tectonic Rage
Gen V or earlier
Tectonic Rage - Ground-type Special Move 100 -- 1 --
The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Inferno Overdrive Inferno Overdrive - Fire-type Special Move 120 -- 1 --
The user breathes a stream of intense fire toward the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies depending on the original move.


Transfer Only Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Incinerate 60 100 15 -- Gen VI TM59
The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Retaliate 70 100 5 -- Gen VI TM67
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased.
Flash -- 100 20 -- Gen VI TM70
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.
Rock Smash 40 100 15 50 Gen VI TM94 (XY)
HM06 (ΩRαS)
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen VI TM94 (ΩRαS)
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Power-up Punch 40 100 20 100 Gen VI TM98
Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Cut 50 95 30 -- Gen VI HM01
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Strength 80 100 15 -- Gen VI HM04
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Night Shade ?? 100 15 --DP Lv. 1 
The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Pursuit 40 100 20 --DP Lv. 29 
The power of this attack move is doubled if it's used on a target that's switching out of battle.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
Sucker Punch 70 100 5 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30 Move Tutor - HGSS
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.


Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 600 70 90 90 135 90 125
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 130 - 177 85 - 127 85 - 127 126 - 168 85 - 127 117 - 159
Lv. 100 250 - 344 166 - 251 166 - 251 247 - 332 166 - 251 229 - 314
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 130 - 177 95 - 142 95 - 142 140 - 187 95 - 142 130 - 177
Lv. 100 250 - 344 185 - 279 185 - 279 275 - 369 185 - 279 255 - 349
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 130 - 177 104 - 156 104 - 156 154 - 205 104 - 156 143 - 194
Lv. 100 250 - 344 203 - 306 203 - 306 302 - 405 203 - 306 280 - 383

<--- Manaphy #490
Manaphy
#492
Shaymin
Shaymin --->