Shadow Darkrai is a Mythical Dark-type Pokémon (#491, Generation 4) that caps at 4,227 CP at level 50, built on 285/198/172 base stats — an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk.
It's a top-2 Ghost-type attacker, so it earns a real slot in your raid roster.Its best all-round moveset is Snarl paired with Shadow Ball.
Defensively, it takes extra damage from Bug, Fairy and Fighting and resists Psychic, Dark and Ghost — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Snarl
Shadow Ball
Snarl
Dark Pulse
Snarl
Sludge Bomb
Snarl
Focus Blast
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Darkrai's best offensive moveset is Snarl combined with Shadow Ball, achieving 19.0 DPS and 342 TDO as a Ghost-type attacker (ranked #2, Tier S). Alternatively, Shadow Darkrai can serve as a Dark-type attacker with Snarl and Dark Pulse (#3, Tier S).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Feint Attack (11 DPS), while Snarl generates energy the fastest (13 EPS). Note that Sludge Bomb is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Shadow Darkrai as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Darkrai is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Darkrai returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Darkrai from raids would have 2136 CP at level 20, or 2671 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Darkrai
Shadow Darkrai can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Darkrai is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Darkrai knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Darkrai as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Shadow Darkrai Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Darkrai in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Darkrai from raids or eggs will show 2,136 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Darkrai is a Dark-type Pokemon with a stat total of 655. With its high Attack stat (285), Shadow Darkrai is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves when using Shadow Darkrai. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Darkrai's performance.
Shadow Darkrai's moves get a damage boost in Fog weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Darkrai much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Darkrai?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Shadow Darkrai is a top-tier Ghost-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #2 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 4,227 at level 50 and base stats of 285/198/172 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Snarl and Shadow Ball for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Ghost-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.