Darkrai
Pokedex data
| National № | 491 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark - |
| Species | Pitch-Black Pokémon |
| Height | 4′11″ (1.50m) |
| Weight | 111.3 lbs (50.5 kg) |
| Abilities | Bad Dreams |
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg Groups | No Eggs |
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Local № | — |
Darkrai stats
| HP | 70 | 250 - 344 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 90 | 166 - 306 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 - 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 135 | 247 - 405 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 - 306 | |
| Speed | 125 | 229 - 383 | |
| Total | 600 |
Pokedex descriptions
| Diamond | It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | Folklore has it that on moonless nights, this Pokémon will make people see horrific nightmares. |
| Platinum | To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers. |
Evolution chain
- Darkrai does not evolve.
Moves learnt by level up
Darkrai learns the following moves at the levels specified:
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disable | Normal | Status | - | 80 |
| 1 | Night Shade | Ghost | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 20 | Hypnosis | Psychic | Status | - | 60 |
| 29 | Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 38 | Nightmare | Ghost | Special | - | 100 |
| 47 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 57 | Haze | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 66 | Dark Void | Dark | Status | - | 80 |
| 75 | Embargo | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 84 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 |
| 93 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Darkrai does not learn any egg moves.
Move Tutor moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Trick | Psychic | Status | - | 100 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Last Resort | Normal | Physical | 130 | 100 |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 |
Moves learnt by HM
Darkrai is compatible with these Hidden Machines:
| HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| 4 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 6 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 8 | Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Darkrai is compatible with these Technical Machines:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 |
| 4 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 85 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 50 | 80 |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 49 | Snatch | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special | 50 | 90 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 60 | Drain Punch | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 61 | Will-o-wisp | Fire | Status | - | 75 |
| 63 | Embargo | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | - | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Darkrai sprites
ICON
Diamond / Pearl(icon)
MALE/FEMALE
Platinum(normal)
MALE/FEMALE
Heartgold / Soulsilver(normal)
MALE/FEMALE
Platinum(shiny)
MALE/FEMALE
Heartgold / Soulsilver(shiny)
Where to find Darkrai
| Platinum | Newmoon Island |
|---|---|
| Diamond Pearl |
Newmoon Island |
Pokeathlon stats
| Speed | ★★★★ | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ★★★★ | 4 |
| Skill | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| Stamina | ★★★ | 3 |
| Jump | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| Total | 21 |
