Shadow Darkrai
Dark-type, Generation 4. Ranked #3 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier S).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Dark Pulse 18.6 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 — 18.6 DPS and 334 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 | #3 | S | 18.6 | 334 | Snarl Dark Pulse |
| Poison | #3 | S | 18.5 | 332 | Snarl Sludge Bomb |
| Ghost | #4 | A | 19.0 | 342 | Snarl Shadow Ball |
| Fighting | #6 | A | 18.7 | 337 | Snarl Focus Blast |
Evolution
Shadow Darkrai does not evolve.
How to get Shadow Darkrai
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow 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 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 attacker at rank #3, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- 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.
- 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
- 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 (fast) with Dark Pulse (charged), worth 18.6 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Darkrai's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Darkrai takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Darkrai's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Darkrai?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Darkrai in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Darkrai spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Darkrai be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.