Darkrai
Dark-type, Generation 4. Ranked #12 among Poison-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Sludge Bomb 15.4 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Snarl. Sludge Bomb is an Elite TM move. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Darkrai takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 655
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,136 CP
Darkrai moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack STAB | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Snarl Best STAB | Dark | 11 | 13 | 1.0s | 11 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Sludge Bomb Best Elite | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Snarl | Dark | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Darkrai runs Snarl with Sludge Bomb — 15.4 DPS and 277 TDO as a Poison-type attacker. It also covers the Dark slot with Snarl and Dark Pulse.
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Sludge Bomb is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Darkrai places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | #12 | B | 15.4 | 277 | Snarl Sludge Bomb |
| Dark | #14 | B | 15.4 | 278 | Snarl Dark Pulse |
| Ghost | #19 | B | 15.9 | 285 | Snarl Shadow Ball |
Evolution
Darkrai does not evolve.
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Darkrai raid guide
Best counters against Darkrai
Use Darkrai against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Darkrai
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Darkrai knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 96 | 3,232 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 96 | 3,499 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,099 | 2,190 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,611 | 2,724 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,099 | 2,190 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,587 | 1,656 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,099 | 2,190 |
Is Darkrai good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #12 makes Darkrai a useful Poison-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Poison bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (285), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Darkrai deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 52 |
| Lv 2 | 165 |
| Lv 3 | 278 |
| Lv 4 | 391 |
| Lv 5 | 504 |
| Lv 6 | 617 |
| Lv 7 | 730 |
| Lv 8 | 843 |
| Lv 9 | 955 |
| Lv 10 | 1,068 |
| Lv 11 | 1,175 |
| Lv 12 | 1,282 |
| Lv 13 | 1,389 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,495 |
| Lv 15 | 1,602 |
| Lv 16 | 1,709 |
| Lv 17 | 1,816 |
| Lv 18 | 1,923 |
| Lv 19 | 2,029 |
| Lv 20 | 2,136 |
| Lv 21 | 2,243 |
| Lv 22 | 2,350 |
| Lv 23 | 2,457 |
| Lv 24 | 2,564 |
| Lv 25 | 2,671 |
| Lv 26 | 2,778 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,884 |
| Lv 28 | 2,991 |
| Lv 29 | 3,098 |
| Lv 30 | 3,205 |
| Lv 31 | 3,258 |
| Lv 32 | 3,312 |
| Lv 33 | 3,365 |
| Lv 34 | 3,419 |
| Lv 35 | 3,472 |
| Lv 36 | 3,525 |
| Lv 37 | 3,579 |
| Lv 38 | 3,632 |
| Lv 39 | 3,686 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,739 |
| Lv 41 | 3,786 |
| Lv 42 | 3,834 |
| Lv 43 | 3,882 |
| Lv 44 | 3,931 |
| Lv 45 | 3,979 |
| Lv 46 | 4,028 |
| Lv 47 | 4,078 |
| Lv 48 | 4,127 |
| Lv 49 | 4,177 |
| Lv 50 | 4,227 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0491
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 50.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0491_POKEMON_DARKRAI
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Darkrai in Pokemon GO?
Darkrai's best moveset is Snarl (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged), worth 15.4 DPS as a Poison-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Darkrai's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Darkrai takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Darkrai's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Darkrai reaches 4,227 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,739 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Darkrai?
A perfect 15/15/15 Darkrai shows 2,136 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,671 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Darkrai better than regular Darkrai?
Shadow Darkrai deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Darkrai in Pokemon GO?
Darkrai spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss.
Can Darkrai be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Darkrai depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.