Best Darkrai counters

Raid Battles

The best Darkrai counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Heracross, Terrakion, Mega Blaziken, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gardevoir, Keldeo (Ordinary Forme), and Keldeo. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Darkrai in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Megahorn
          #1
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #2
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
          Counter / Focus Blast
          #3
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
          Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent
          #4
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega GardevoirMega Gardevoir
          Charm / Dazzling Gleam
          #5
          Official artwork of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #6
          Official artwork of KeldeoKeldeo
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #7
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          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter BugMegahorn 34.22876.74110s65.9
          2.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *33.37709.45113s61.8
          3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 34.16621.75112s61.3
          4.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 32.13780.94117s61.2
          5.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega GardevoirFairyCharm FairyDazzling Gleam 34.18567.06112s60.2
          6.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 31.50705.45120s59.0
          7.Thumbnail image of KeldeoKeldeoFightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 31.50705.45120s59.0
          8.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 33.56527.86115s58.5
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 32.13538.76119s56.7
          10.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaBugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 34.81355.210114s55.6
          11.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FairyDazzling Gleam *33.44388.49117s54.8
          12.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingCounter FightingAura Sphere 31.87461.37121s54.6
          13.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega PinsirBugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 29.50604.45128s54.3
          14.Thumbnail image of Incarnate Forme EnamorusIncarnate Forme EnamorusFairyFairy Wind FairyDazzling Gleam 30.13505.27127s53.2
          15.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 28.71598.66132s53.0
          16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ToxicroakShadow ToxicroakFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 30.33465.57127s52.6
          17.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega BeedrillBugBug Bite *BugX-Scissor 30.06451.47128s51.9
          18.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GardevoirShadow GardevoirFairyCharm FairyDazzling Gleam 31.36376.69125s51.8
          19.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow BlazikenShadow BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 30.68400.58127s51.5
          20.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingDouble Kick FightingFocus Blast 28.03553.36135s51.2
          21.Thumbnail image of VolcaronaVolcaronaBugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 28.06546.36135s51.1
          22.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega ScizorBugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 26.71615.25141s50.3
          23.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow Sirfetch'dShadow Sirfetch'dFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 29.67398.09131s50.1
          24.Thumbnail image of MachampMachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 27.58517.76138s49.8
          25.Thumbnail image of XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock FairyDazzling Gleam 29.01404.88133s49.4
          26.Thumbnail image of Tapu KokoTapu KokoNormalQuick Attack FairyNature's Madness *27.84471.07137s49.3
          27.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SneaslerShadow SneaslerFightingRock Smash FightingClose Combat 27.66482.27138s49.2
          28.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GranbullShadow GranbullFairyCharm FairyPlay Rough 29.52373.09132s49.2
          29.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow PinsirShadow PinsirBugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 29.13383.99133s49.0
          30.Thumbnail image of Therian Forme EnamorusTherian Forme EnamorusFairyFairy Wind FairyDazzling Gleam 26.62540.96142s48.9
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          You need at least 1 Trainers to defeat a Darkrai in a 3-Star Raid.

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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Darkrai CP range from Raids

          Darkrai can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 2048 CP to 2136 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 2560 CP to 2671 CP with Fog weather boost

          Darkrai weaknesses

          Darkrai type chart

          When fighting Darkrai, keep in mind the that Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Ghost, and Psychic type moves.

          Takes increased damage
          BugBug160.0%
          FairyFairy160.0%
          FightingFighting160.0%
          Takes decreased damage
          PsychicPsychic39.1%
          DarkDark62.5%
          GhostGhost62.5%

          Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Darkrai

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting174.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Bug86.0%
          • rainRain
          Fairy60.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Dragon22.0%
          • windyWindy
          Ground16.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Water8.0%
          • rainRain
          Normal6.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Grass6.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Fire6.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Flying4.0%
          • windyWindy
          Ghost4.0%
          • fogFog
          Steel4.0%
          • snowSnow
          Electric2.0%
          • rainRain
          Rock2.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Darkrai in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Darkrai down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Darkrai counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.