Dark Pulse
Dark Pulse is a Dark-type Charge move in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 80 damage and it costs 50 energy. In GO Battle League, Dark Pulse deals 80 damage and costs 50 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.
Dark Pulse effectiveness against other Pokémon types
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| Dark | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×0.6 |
Dark Pulse Adventure Effects
Dark Pulse has no Adventure Effects.
Dark Pulse in Gym and Raid Battles
Gym and Raid Battles Stats
| Category | Charge |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark |
| Power | 80 |
| Energy | 50 |
| Animation Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage Window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| DPS | 26.67 Damage per second |
| DPE | 1.60 Damage per Energy |
Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles
Name | PWR | ENG | Duration | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.67 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.50 |
| Crunch | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.67 |
| Foul Play | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35.00 |
| Payback | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.50 |
| Brutal Swing | 65 | 33 | 2.0s | 32.50 |
| Obstruct | 20 | 33 | 1.5s | 13.33 |
| Darkest Lariat | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40.00 |
| Aura Wheel | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40.00 |
| Max Darkness | 250 | 100 | 2.5s | 100.00 |
| G-Max Snooze | 350 | 100 | 2.5s | 140.00 |
| G-Max One Blow | 350 | 100 | 2.5s | 140.00 |
Dark Pulse in Trainer Battles
Trainer Battles Stats
| Category | Charge |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark |
| Power | 80 |
| Energy | 50 |
| Duration | 6 Turns |
| DPS | 1.60 Damage per second |
| DPE | 1.60 Damage per Energy |
| Tags | General |
Special effects
Dark Pulse has no special effects.Similar moves in Trainer Battles
Name | DPE | PWR | ENG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 1.60 | 80 | 50 |
Night Slash
| 1.43 | 50 | 35 |
Crunch
| 1.56 | 70 | 45 |
| Foul Play | 1.63 | 65 | 40 |
| Payback | 1.83 | 110 | 60 |
| Brutal Swing | 1.57 | 55 | 35 |
Obstruct
| 0.38 | 15 | 40 |
| Darkest Lariat | 2.00 | 120 | 60 |
Aura Wheel
| 2.22 | 100 | 45 |
| Max Darkness | - | ||
| G-Max Snooze | - | ||
| G-Max One Blow | - |
SpecialStrongest Pokémon with Dark Pulse
Configuration
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