Shadow Darkrai
Dark-type, Generation 4. Ranked #2 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier S).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Dark Pulse 28.9 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Dark Pulse costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
Shadow 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 Best 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 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, Shadow Darkrai runs Snarl with Dark Pulse — 28.9 DPS and 519 TDO as a Dark-type attacker. It also covers the Poison slot with Snarl and Sludge Bomb.
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 Shadow Darkrai places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | #2 | S | 28.9 | 519 | Snarl Dark Pulse |
| Poison | #4 | A | 25.1 | 451 | Snarl Sludge Bomb |
| Ghost | #9 | B | 26.3 | 473 | Snarl Shadow Ball |
| Fighting | #20 | C | 24.9 | 448 | Snarl Focus Blast |
Evolution
Shadow Darkrai does not evolve.
How to get Shadow Darkrai
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 790 | 899 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,312 | 1,442 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 2,028 | 2,190 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,523 | 2,724 |
Is Shadow Darkrai good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Darkrai is a Tier S Dark-type raid attacker, ranked #2 at 28.9 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.
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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 50.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0491_POKEMON_DARKRAI_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Darkrai in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Darkrai's best moveset is Snarl with Dark Pulse, worth 28.9 DPS as a Dark-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Darkrai's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Darkrai takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting. It resists Dark, Ghost. Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Darkrai's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Darkrai reaches 4,227 CP at level 50 and 3,739 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Darkrai: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Darkrai?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Darkrai shows 843 CP (level 8), or 1,389 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 2,136 CP, or 2,671 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Darkrai better than regular Darkrai?
In raids, yes: Shadow Darkrai deals 28.9 DPS (#2 Dark) against 24.1 DPS (#12 Dark) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Darkrai.
How do you get Shadow Darkrai in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Darkrai is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy and turns it into a regular Darkrai with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.