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    Best Dark-type Attackers in Pokémon GO

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    A list of the best Dark-type attackers currently available in Pokémon GO. Each attacker uses its optimal fast and charged Dark-type moves in this listing. You can configure whether you want to show Primal, Shadow, and Mega Pokémon, but by default all are shown. Additionally, you can show Pokémon that are not Dark-type Pokémon, but have access to Dark-type moves. Click below to configure these options.

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        Name
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score
        1.Mega Houndoom Pokémon GOMega HoundoomDarkSnarl DarkDark Pulse+ 37.931072.535.33
        2.Shadow Darkrai Pokémon GOShadow DarkraiDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 34.25723.530.99
        3.Mega Tyranitar Pokémon GOMega TyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 31.891370.830.49
        4.Mega Gengar Pokémon GOMega GengarDarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 34.55552.230.23
        5.Mega Absol Pokémon GOMega AbsolDarkSnarl DarkBrutal Swing *33.98570.729.92
        6.Shadow Hydreigon Pokémon GOShadow HydreigonDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing *32.10772.429.41
        7.Shadow Tyranitar Pokémon GOShadow TyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 31.59840.829.21
        8.Shadow Absol Pokémon GOShadow AbsolDarkSnarl DarkBrutal Swing *31.28397.626.41
        9.Darkrai Pokémon GODarkraiDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 28.67726.826.36
        10.Shadow Salamence Pokémon GOShadow SalamenceDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 29.08516.625.75
        11.Shadow Weavile Pokémon GOShadow WeavileDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 29.22475.825.58
        12.Mega Salamence Pokémon GOMega SalamenceDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 27.05856.925.31
        13.Mega Greninja Pokémon GOMega GreninjaDarkFeint Attack WaterSurf+ 27.37666.125.06
        14.Hydreigon Pokémon GOHydreigonDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing *26.73771.924.84
        15.Tyranitar Pokémon GOTyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 26.28839.324.61
        16.Mega Gyarados Pokémon GOMega GyaradosDarkBite DarkCrunch 25.521009.624.23
        17.Shadow Houndoom Pokémon GOShadow HoundoomDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 27.30477.724.11
        18.Shadow Alolan Muk Pokémon GOShadow Alolan MukDarkSnarl DarkBrutal Swing 26.04624.423.80
        19.Shadow Honchkrow Pokémon GOShadow HonchkrowDarkSnarl DarkDark Pulse 27.47415.323.79
        20.Mega Aerodactyl Pokémon GOMega AerodactylDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 25.50607.523.28
        21.Kingambit Pokémon GOKingambitDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 24.55904.323.20
        22.Shadow Gengar Pokémon GOShadow GengarDarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 28.72285.723.16
        23.Absol Pokémon GOAbsolDarkSnarl DarkBrutal Swing *26.56405.023.03
        24.Incineroar Pokémon GOIncineroarDarkSnarl DarkDarkest Lariat 24.35722.722.65
        25.Mega Sharpedo Pokémon GOMega SharpedoDarkBite DarkCrunch 25.21491.022.54
        26.Hoopa Unbound Pokémon GOHoopa UnboundGhostAstonish DarkDark Pulse 24.53613.522.50
        27.Yveltal Pokémon GOYveltalDarkSnarl DarkDark Pulse 23.94801.922.47
        28.Mega Ampharos Pokémon GOMega AmpharosElectricVolt Switch DarkBrutal Swing 24.25629.422.31
        29.Shadow Thundurus (Therian Forme) Pokémon GOShadow Thundurus (Therian Forme)DarkBite ElectricWildbolt Storm *25.54406.122.26
        30.Weavile Pokémon GOWeavileDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 24.62481.022.01
        31.Salamence Pokémon GOSalamenceDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 24.34519.021.98
        32.Hisuian Zoroark Pokémon GOHisuian ZoroarkDarkSnarl GhostShadow Ball 25.94335.221.92
        33.Polteageist (Phony) Pokémon GOPolteageist (Phony)DarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 24.88429.521.91
        34.Polteageist (Antique) Pokémon GOPolteageist (Antique)DarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 24.88429.521.91
        35.Polteageist Pokémon GOPolteageistDarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 24.88429.521.91
        36.Shadow Mismagius Pokémon GOShadow MismagiusDarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 25.24359.621.65
        37.Zoroark Pokémon GOZoroarkDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 24.78378.721.47
        38.Guzzlord Pokémon GOGuzzlordDarkSnarl DarkBrutal Swing 22.80747.221.36
        39.Urshifu (Single Strike Style) Pokémon GOUrshifu (Single Strike Style)DarkSucker Punch DarkPayback 23.24595.721.35
        40.Shadow Shiftry Pokémon GOShadow ShiftryDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 24.63370.921.30
        41.Shadow Trevenant Pokémon GOShadow TrevenantDarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 24.76354.821.26
        42.Shadow Conkeldurr Pokémon GOShadow ConkeldurrFightingForce Palm DarkBrutal Swing *24.49365.321.15
        43.Zarude Pokémon GOZarudeDarkBite DarkDark Pulse 22.33763.220.98
        44.Gengar Pokémon GOGengarDarkSucker Punch GhostShadow Ball 25.13300.020.95
        45.Dawn Wings Necrozma Pokémon GODawn Wings NecrozmaGhostShadow Claw DarkDark Pulse 22.80563.020.87
        46.Grimmsnarl Pokémon GOGrimmsnarlDarkSucker Punch DarkFoul Play 22.79544.320.79
        47.Houndoom Pokémon GOHoundoomDarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 22.95481.920.67
        48.Honchkrow Pokémon GOHonchkrowDarkSnarl DarkDark Pulse 23.17420.320.52
        49.Shadow Reshiram Pokémon GOShadow ReshiramDragonDragon Breath DarkCrunch 22.44492.420.31
        50.Alolan Muk Pokémon GOAlolan MukDarkSnarl DarkBrutal Swing 21.68623.820.10
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        Ranking Methodology

        These rankings are based on Pokémon DPS (damage per second) and TDO (total damage output), while the score is a slight modification of the EER (Effective Energy Rating) and TER (Time Equivalent Rating) metric. EER and TER are metrics invented by Reddit user u/Elastic_Space to measure the efficiency of a Pokémon's energy generation and consumption.

        EER (Effective Energy Rating) is a metric that balances DPS and TDO, focusing on how efficiently it uses energy in battle. TER does the same, but it works better if you're raiding in a large group and not going to relobby. Both evaluate how well a Pokémon uses fast and charged moves without wasting energy, giving a clearer picture of its overall effectiveness in battles. A higher EER means the Pokémon can deliver consistent damage by efficiently generating and using energy for charged moves, making it a more reliable choice in certain battle scenarios.

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