Dark-type moves
Every Dark fast and charged move ranked by DPS, with power, energy, duration and the strongest Pokemon that learn them.
Fast moves
Ranked by DPS. EPS is how fast the move charges your charged attack.
| Move | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | +4 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 8.0 |
| Snarl | 11 | +13 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| Feint Attack | 11 | +10 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 10.0 |
| Sucker Punch | 5 | +6 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 12.0 |
Charged moves
Ranked by DPS. DPE is damage per energy spent — the efficiency number.
| Move | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payback | 95 | −100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Darkest Lariat | 80 | −50 | 2.0s | 40.0 | 1.60 |
| Foul Play | 70 | −50 | 2.0s | 35.0 | 1.40 |
| Brutal Swing | 65 | −33 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.97 |
| Dark Pulse | 80 | −50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Night Slash Buff | 45 | −33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Crunch Buff | 65 | −33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Obstruct Buff | 20 | −33 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 0.61 |
Strongest Dark attackers
Released Pokemon that learn a Dark move, by base attack.
Understanding move stats
Fast moves build the energy your charged move spends. The numbers below are PvE (raid and gym) values — GO Battle League uses a separate turn-based set of stats shown on each move page.
What PWR, EN, DUR, DPS, EPS and DPE mean
- PWR
- Base damage dealt per use, before type and stat multipliers.
- EN
- Energy generated by a fast move, or the energy a charged move costs to fire.
- DUR
- Animation time in seconds. You cannot dodge or attack during it.
- DPS
- Damage per second — power × 1000 / duration.
- EPS
- Energy per second on fast moves — energy × 1000 / duration. Often matters more than DPS, because the fast move’s job is to fuel the charged move.
- DPE
- Damage per energy on charged moves — power / energy cost. Above 1.5 is excellent.
FAQ
What is the best Dark fast move?
Bite has the highest raid DPS of any Dark fast move at 12.0 DPS and 8.0 EPS. If you need energy faster, Snarl generates 13.0 energy per second.
What is the best Dark charged move?
Payback tops the DPS list at 47.5 DPS for 95 power. Brutal Swing is the most energy-efficient with 1.97 damage per energy.
Do these numbers apply to GO Battle League?
No. The table shows PvE values used in raids and gyms. PvP runs on 0.5-second turns with its own power and energy values, and some charged moves also change attack or defence stats. Open a move to see both sets side by side.