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Mega Darkrai

Mega Darkrai (Mega)Dark
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Mega Darkrai is a Mythical Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,859 CP and is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Snarl / Foul Play. It is boosted by Fog weather. Its shiny form 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's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Mega Darkrai Type Chart

Mega Darkrai takes increased damage from:Mega Darkrai takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
FightingFighting160.0%

Mega Darkrai takes reduced damage from:Mega Darkrai takes reduced damage from:

PsychicPsychic39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%

Mega Darkrai best moveset

Moves

Snarl + Foul Play

DarkSnarl
DarkFoul Play
Mega Darkrai's best moveset is Snarl and Foul Play, with 19.43 DPS (damage per second) and 548.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.
1.DarkSnarlDarkFoul Play17.9219.43548.8
2.DarkSucker PunchDarkFoul Play17.3518.81531.4
3.DarkSnarlGhostShadow Ball17.0518.48522.2
4.DarkFeint AttackDarkFoul Play16.8018.22514.6
5.DarkSucker PunchGhostShadow Ball16.6018.00508.6
6.DarkSnarlDarkDark Pulse16.5817.98508.1
7.DarkSnarlPoisonSludge Bomb16.5817.98507.8
8.DarkFeint AttackGhostShadow Ball16.2017.56496.2
1–8 of 15

Fast Attacks

  • DarkSucker Punch560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sucker Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy7

    Effects
    Sucker Punch has no special effects.
    See Sucker Punch details page ↗
  • DarkFeint Attack11101.0s
    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 ↗
  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    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 Pulse80503.0s
    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
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • DarkFoul Play70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Foul Play has no special effects.
    See Foul Play details page ↗
  • FightingFocus Blast1401003.5s
    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 Ball100503.0s
    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
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Bomb *85502.5s
    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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Mega Darkrai's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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).

Mega Darkrai CP Chart

CP Chart

Mega Darkrai reaches a maximum of 4,859 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,674–2,776 CP, rising to 3,343–3,470 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 2,006–2,082 CP.

Max CPMax CP4859 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 guaranteed 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. CP Calculator

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

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 Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Mega Darkrai has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

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 Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

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.

Power-Up Calculator

Mega Darkrai family

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

DarkraiDarkrai
Mega Darkrai (Mega)Mega Darkrai
Shadow Darkrai (Shadow)Shadow Darkrai

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

No encounter data available

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.

Official artwork

Mega Darkrai Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Mega Darkrai Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondIt can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
PearlFolklore has it that on moonless nights, this Pokémon will make people see horrific nightmares.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.
X, Omega RubyIt chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
Legends: ArceusOn a moonless night, a strange incident occurred in which every one of a village's inhabitants suffered nightmares. The villagers attested that Darkrai appeared before them in these nightmares.

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 Foul Play. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 19.428 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 548.84.

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, Mega Greninja, 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.