5-Star raid Shiny available Dark

Darkrai Raid Guide

Weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Darkrai.

Boosted in Fog 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
2,190
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,724
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
4+
Min 2 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
35.8
Mega Lucario
Darkrai

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Darkrai. Tap a row for full stats.

1
Mega Lucario
Mega Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 35.8DPS 396TDO 2
Mega Blaziken
Mega Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 35.8DPS 422TDO 3
Shadow Blaziken
Shadow Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 31.8DPS 262TDO 4
Mega Heracross
Mega Heracross CounterMegahorn 31.1DPS 486TDO 5
Pheromosa
Pheromosa Bug BiteFocus Blast 29.3DPS 159TDO 6
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Gardevoir CharmDazzling Gleam 29.0DPS 413TDO 7
Mega Alakazam
Mega Alakazam CounterFocus Blast 28.9DPS 322TDO 8
Shadow Conkeldurr
Shadow Conkeldurr CounterDynamic Punch 27.6DPS 313TDO 9
Kartana
Kartana Fury CutterSacred Sword 27.4DPS 255TDO 10
Shadow Zapdos (Galarian)
Shadow Zapdos (Galarian) CounterClose Combat 27.2DPS 327TDO 11
Lucario
Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 27.2DPS 247TDO 12
Zacian (Crowned sword)
Zacian (Crowned sword) Metal ClawPlay Rough 26.9DPS 456TDO 13
Mega Latios
Mega Latios Dragon BreathAura Sphere 26.7DPS 452TDO 14
Blaziken
Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 26.6DPS 264TDO 15
Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 26.6DPS 378TDO 16
Shadow Machamp
Shadow Machamp Karate ChopDynamic Punch 26.5DPS 267TDO 17
Mega Lopunny
Mega Lopunny Double KickFocus Blast 26.4DPS 339TDO 18
Shadow Sirfetchd
Shadow Sirfetchd CounterClose Combat 26.2DPS 223TDO 19
Mega Gallade
Mega Gallade Low KickClose Combat 26.2DPS 375TDO 20
Shadow Alakazam
Shadow Alakazam CounterFocus Blast 25.9DPS 194TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

5
Pheromosa
Pheromosa Bug BiteFocus Blast 29.3DPS 159TDO 9
Kartana
Kartana Fury CutterSacred Sword 27.4DPS 255TDO 11
Lucario
Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 27.2DPS 247TDO 12
Zacian (Crowned sword)
Zacian (Crowned sword) Metal ClawPlay Rough 26.9DPS 456TDO 14
Blaziken
Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 26.6DPS 264TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
5-Star
Weather boost
Fog
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
285
Base Defense
198
Base Stamina
172

Weak to — use these types

Bug1.6× Fairy1.6× Fighting1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Psychic0.390625× Dark0.625× Ghost0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 2,099 2,611
15 / 15 / 15 100% 2,190 2,724
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,190 CP it is a perfect Darkrai — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 4+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Darkrai resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Darkrai?

The top counter is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere at 35.8 DPS against Darkrai. Mega Blaziken (35.8) and Shadow Blaziken (31.8) follow.

What is Darkrai weak to?

Darkrai takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Darkrai?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 32.1 DPS against Darkrai). With mixed teams plan for 4 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Darkrai without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Pheromosa at 29.3 DPS, 82% of what the top counter deals. Kartana and Lucario are the next ones down.

Can Darkrai be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Darkrai?

Fog. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,611–2,724 CP instead of 2,099–2,190. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Darkrai worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Darkrai ranks #12 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier B). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Darkrai?

The counter list on this page is for beating Darkrai. For the moves Darkrai should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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All raid bosses Every boss in the current rotation Best Bug attackers Top Bug-type Pokemon ranked by DPS Darkrai Pokedex Base stats, moves and evolutions