Mega Darkrai

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Mega Darkrai is a Mythical Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dark-type Pokémon, Mega Darkrai is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves.

Mega Darkrai's maximum Combat Power stat is 5493 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Snarl / Shadow Ball. Mega Darkrai encounters are boosted during Fog weather. Shiny Mega Darkrai is not yet available.

Mega Darkrai Stats and Max CP

325 ATK
265 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
5493 CP
Lvl 40
4859 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
3470 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2776 CP
Lvl 15 Research
2082 CP

Mega Darkrai Type Chart

Mega Darkrai takes increased damage from:Mega Darkrai takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Bug
  • Fairy
  • Fighting
Mega Darkrai takes reduced damage from:Mega Darkrai takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Dark
  • Ghost
-60.9%
  • Psychic

Moves Analysis

Moves

Snarl + Shadow Ball

Mega Darkrai's best moveset is Snarl and Shadow Ball, with 17.12 DPS (damage per second) and 417.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkSnarl GhostShadow Ball 17.12417.715.55
      2.DarkSnarl DarkDark Pulse 16.66406.615.13
      3.DarkSnarl PoisonSludge Bomb *16.65406.415.11
      4.DarkFeint Attack GhostShadow Ball 16.26396.814.75
      5.DarkSnarl FightingFocus Blast 16.07392.114.58
      6.DarkFeint Attack DarkDark Pulse 15.86387.014.39
      7.DarkFeint Attack PoisonSludge Bomb *15.79385.414.33
      8.DarkFeint Attack FightingFocus Blast 15.11368.813.71
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Mega Darkrai's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega Darkrai's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Mega Darkrai has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkFeint AttackDamage11Energy10Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Feint Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy6

        Effects
        Feint Attack has no special effects.
        See Feint Attack details page ↗
      • DarkSnarlDamage11Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Snarl
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy13

        Effects
        Snarl has no special effects.
        See Snarl details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • DarkDark PulseDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dark Pulse has no special effects.
        See Dark Pulse details page ↗
      • FightingFocus BlastDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Focus Blast
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage140
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy75

        Effects
        Focus Blast has no special effects.
        See Focus Blast details page ↗
      • GhostShadow BallDamage100Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50

        Effects
        Shadow Ball has no special effects.
        See Shadow Ball details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge Bomb *Damage85Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗

      Mega Darkrai in the meta

      Mega Darkrai in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Can't defend a Gym

      Not yet analysed, come back soon!

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

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      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#491
      Height1.5 m
      Weight50.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 4
      Can be tradedNot Allowed
      Buddy distance20 km
      ReleasedNo
      Shiny releasedNo
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate2%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy100
      Stardust100000

      Evolution Chart

      Mega Darkrai has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      More information

      Mega Darkrai family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mega Darkrai in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Darkrai Pokémon GODarkrai
      Mega Darkrai Pokémon GOMega Darkrai
      Shadow Darkrai Pokémon GOShadow Darkrai
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      Mega Darkrai CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Mega Darkrai's has 5493 max CP (at Level 50). A Mega Darkrai obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2674 CP to 2776 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 3343 CP to 3470 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Mega Darkrai can be found in the 2006 CP to 2082 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP5493 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch2006 CP - 2082 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs2674 CP - 2776 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids2674 CP - 2776 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      3343 CP - 3470 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Mega Darkrai Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      168 CP2215 CP3362 CP
      4508 CP5655 CP6802 CP
      7948 CP81095 CP91242 CP
      101388 CP111527 CP121666 CP
      131805 CP141943 CP152082 CP
      162221 CP172360 CP182499 CP
      192637 CP202776 CP212915 CP
      223054 CP233193 CP243332 CP
      253470 CP263609 CP273748 CP
      283887 CP294026 CP304165 CP
      314234 CP324304 CP334373 CP
      344442 CP354512 CP364581 CP
      374651 CP384720 CP394789 CP
      404859 CP414920 CP424982 CP
      435045 CP445108 CP455171 CP
      465235 CP475299 CP485363 CP
      495428 CP505493 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Darkrai

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Darkrai's Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Darkrai.

      Dark Dark

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Mega Darkrai Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Mega Darkrai Candy296 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Mega Darkrai Candy10 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Mega Darkrai Candy-

      Mega Darkrai Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega Darkrai from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Mega Darkrai in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Mega Darkrai Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Mega Darkrai Candy XL280,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy10 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Mega Darkrai Candy XL290,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy20 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Mega Darkrai Candy XL301,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy30 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Mega Darkrai Candy XL312,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy40 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Mega Darkrai Candy XL323,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy52 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Mega Darkrai Candy XL334,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy64 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Mega Darkrai Candy XL346,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy76 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Mega Darkrai Candy XL358,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy88 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Mega Darkrai Candy XL370,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy103 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Mega Darkrai Candy XL382,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy118 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Mega Darkrai Candy XL395,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy133 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Mega Darkrai Candy XL408,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy148 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Mega Darkrai Candy XL421,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy165 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Mega Darkrai Candy XL434,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy182 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Mega Darkrai Candy XL448,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy199 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Mega Darkrai Candy XL462,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy216 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Mega Darkrai Candy XL476,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy236 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Mega Darkrai Candy XL490,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy256 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Mega Darkrai Candy XL505,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy276 Mega Darkrai Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Mega Darkrai Candy XL520,000304 Mega Darkrai Candy296 Mega Darkrai Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Mega Darkrai high resolution sprites

      A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega Darkrai. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

      No home sprites available

      Mega Darkrai Pokédex entries

      Sinnoh

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Mega Darkrai’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Dark-type Pokémon, Mega Darkrai is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Mega Darkrai in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Mega Darkrai in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.117 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 417.731.

      How does Mega Darkrai perform in Raids?

      Mega Darkrai's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Mega Darkrai rank as a Dark-type attacker?

      Mega Darkrai's performance as a Dark-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Darkrai?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Darkrai: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, and Mega Malamar.

      What is Mega Darkrai’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Mega Darkrai’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4859 CP and 5493 CP at Level 50.

      Can Mega Darkrai be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Mega Darkrai cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

      Can Mega Darkrai Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Mega Darkrai cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.