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Darkrai Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Darkrai is a Dark Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC. Learn more about Darkrai, its location, stats, and more.

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Darkrai Game Data

Darkrai Type

Regular
Shiny
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Darkrai ImageDarkrai
Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 4
Height 1.5 m
Weight 50.5 kg
Species Pitch-Black Pokémon
EV Yield SpAtk +2 Spd +1
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Shiny Darkrai
Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 4
Height 1.5 m
Weight 50.5 kg
Species Pitch-Black Pokémon
EV Yield SpAtk +2 Spd +1
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Darkrai Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Darkrai Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
70
 #212
Atk
90
 #187
Def
90
 #138
SpAtk
135
 #43
SpDef
90
 #145
Speed
125
 #26
Total
600
 #59
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 177 177 145 145 130
Atk 156 142 110 99 85
Def 156 142 110 99 85
SpAtk 205 187 155 139 126
SpDef 156 142 110 99 85
Spd 194 177 145 130 117
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Not Part of an Evolution Line

Darkrai Evolution Line
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Alternate Forms

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Darkrai Best Nature and Moveset

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Darkrai Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Confusion Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by directing a weak telekinetic force toward targets. This may also leave targets confused.
Base Confuse Ray Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user shines a sinister ray at targets, leaving them confused.
Base Shadow Sneak Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by stretching out a shadow to strike targets from behind.
10 Brutal Swing Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks everything nearby by swinging about violently.
11 Quick Attack Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
16 Snarl Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 9
The user snarls incessantly at targets to lower their Sp. Atk stats for a short time.
20 Hypnosis Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make targets drowsy.
32 Psybeam Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by shooting targets with a peculiar ray. This may also leave targets confused.
47 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
50 Future Sight Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 10
A short time after this move is used, a blast of psychic energy will strike the spot where the target was.
57 Haze Ice Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user cloaks the area in a dark haze. Pokémon touched by the haze will have their stat changes reverted.
66 Dark Void Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves 60 / 12
The user inflicts drowsiness through total darkness. This deals extra damage to already drowsy targets. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
70 Phantom Force Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing into the shadows for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. This attack can hit targets using moves such as Protect or Detect.
75 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
84 Dream Eater Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 100 / 7
The user attacks by eating the dreams of drowsy targets. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
93 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
TBD Shadow Punch Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by hiding in shadows and then throwing out a quick punch.
003 Psyshock Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
006 Calm Mind Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats for a short time by quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit.
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
013 Ice Beam Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by shooting out a beam of icy-cold energy. This may also leave targets frozen.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
032 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
049 Icy Wind Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 7
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
053 Sludge Bomb Poison Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 7
The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
057 Will-O-Wisp Fire Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user shoots a sinister flame to inflict a burn on targets.
060 Future Sight Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 10
A short time after this move is used, a blast of psychic energy will strike the spot where the target was.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
067 Thunderbolt Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
077 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
081 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
105 Blizzard Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen.
106 Thunder Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
109 Facade Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.
119 Ominous Wind Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks with a gust of horrible wind that makes targets' skin crawl. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.
121 Torment Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves - / 12
The user torments and enrages the target, making it harder for the same move to be used in quick succession.
127 Dream Eater Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 100 / 7
The user attacks by eating the dreams of drowsy targets. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
130 Charge Beam Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks targets with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
131 Drain Punch Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
145 Razor Wind Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 12
The user attacks with numerous blades made of wind. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit, but it takes some time to carry out.
149 Icicle Spear Ice Type Moves Physical Type Moves 25 / 6
The user attacks by launching five sharp icicles in a single volley at targets.
150 Vacuum Wave Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks swiftly by whirling its fists to create a wave of pure vacuum that it sends flying at targets.

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