Darkrai
TL;DR. Darkrai is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 600. It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
Stat spread.
Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Darkrai in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Darkrai reaches 3,739 CP at level 40 and 4,278 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Darkrai in competitive play.
Darkrai is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Darkrai.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Darkrai, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Darkrai?
Darkrai is a pure Dark-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Darkrai weak to?
Darkrai takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Darkrai resistant to?
Darkrai is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ghost, Dark.
How does Darkrai evolve?
Darkrai evolves into Mega Darkrai (Mega Evolve with Darkraiite (battle-only)).
What generation is Darkrai from?
Darkrai was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0491.
What are Darkrai's base stats?
Darkrai has HP 70, Attack 90, Defense 90, Special Attack 135, Special Defense 90, and Speed 125. Total base stat total: 600.
What are Darkrai's abilities?
Darkrai can have the ability Bad Dreams.
Is Darkrai legendary or mythical?
Yes. Darkrai is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.
What is Darkrai's best stat?
Darkrai's highest base stat is Special Attack at 135, which ranks 1st of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Darkrai good?
Darkrai has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Dark-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Darkrai as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Darkrai is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Darkrai vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Darkrai | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 76 | -6 |
| Attack | 90 | 94 | -4 |
| Defense | 90 | 71 | +19 |
| Special Attack | 135 | 73 | +62 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 69 | +21 |
| Speed | 125 | 77 | +48 |
| Total | 600 | 460 | +140 |
Darkrai appears in 16 games.
Every mainline release where Darkrai is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Catch Darkrai in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 3 games have a known habitat.
Darkrai appears in 6 episodes.
From DP104 (2008-12-04) through JN075 (2021-07-30).
- DP104 Sleepless in Pre-Battle! Diamond & Pearl 2009-05-02
- DP184 Casting a Paul on Barry! Diamond & Pearl 2010-12-04
- DP188 Battling a Thaw in Relations! Diamond & Pearl 2011-01-15
- DP189 The Semi-Final Frontier! Diamond & Pearl 2011-01-22
- XY098 Dream a Little Dream from Me! XY 2016-03-19
- JN075 A Midsummer Night's Light! Journeys 2022-01-21
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Darkrai partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Darkrai partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Darkrai has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Darkrai sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
9 Darkrai cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Darkrai
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.